Maurice Arthur Pryor
Maurice Arthur Pryor | |
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| Born | June 23, 1911 |
| Died | December 20, 1969 (aged 58) |
| Occupation | Brewing industry leader |
| Known for | President of the Institute of Brewing; Chairman of Truman, Hanbury, Buxton & Co. |
Maurice Arthur Pryor (23 June 1911 – 20 December 1969) was a distinguished English brewing industry leader who held the position of President at the Institute of Brewing.
Life
Born to Major John Arthur Pryor, Maurice Arthur Pryor wed Veronica Beatrice Greenwell in 1935; the couple had four children—one son and three daughters.
Following his education at Stowe, Pryor became a Director at Truman, Hanbury, Buxton & Co. in 1934, a brewery with familial ties dating back to 1816 where his father also served on the Board. His professional path was temporarily halted by World War II, during which he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. Upon completing his military service, he resumed his role on Truman’s Board and was appointed Chairman in 1964, succeeding his father.
In addition to Truman’s leadership, Pryor held chairmanships at Daniell & Sons Breweries Ltd., Haven Inns Ltd., Russell’s Gravesend Brewery Ltd., and The Writtle Brewery Co. Ltd., alongside numerous directorships within the brewing industry.
His involvement with the Institute of Brewing spanned 28 years, during which he contributed to its Research Board and Policy Committee and served as President between 1958 and 1960. Furthermore, he led the Brewers' Society from 1962 to 1964 and was Master of the Worshipful Company of Brewers in 1962—making him the only individual to have presided over all three principal brewing bodies.
Pryor was a strong advocate for sharing industry expertise, actively supporting initiatives such as the European Brewery Convention. Renowned for his comprehensive knowledge and insightful decision-making, he passed away unexpectedly at his residence on 21 December 1969.
Likenesses
- Maurice Arthur Pryor photographed by Rex Coleman for Baron Studios (5 x 4 inch film negative), dated 25 November 1963. National Portrait Gallery, London (Photographs Collection, NPG x191766. Donated by Godfrey Argent, 1999).