Robin Leigh-Pemberton, Baron Kingsdown
British banker and peer (1927–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert "Robin" Leigh-Pemberton, Baron Kingsdown, KG JP PC (5 January 1927 – 24 November 2013) was a British Peer and banker, who served as Governor of the Bank of England from 1983 to 1993.[1]
Quick Facts Governor of the Bank of England, Appointed by ...
The Lord Kingsdown | |
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![]() Lord Kingsdown in the robes of a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter | |
Governor of the Bank of England | |
In office 1 July 1983 – 30 June 1993 | |
Appointed by | Nigel Lawson |
Preceded by | Gordon Richardson |
Succeeded by | Edward George |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-01-05)5 January 1927 |
Died | 24 November 2013(2013-11-24) (aged 86) |
Nationality | British |
Children | Hon. James Leigh-Pemberton |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
Profession | Economist |
Military career | |
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Years of service | 1945-1948 |
Unit | Grenadier Guards |
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