David Cunliffe-Lister, 2nd Earl of Swinton
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David Yarburgh Cunliffe-Lister, 2nd Earl of Swinton, JP, DL (21 March 1937 – 26 March 2006), styled Lord Masham from 1955 to 1972, was a British peer and politician.
Quick Facts Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Lords Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard, Prime Minister ...
The Earl of Swinton | |
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Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Lords Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard | |
In office 20 October 1982 – 10 September 1986 | |
Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
Preceded by | The Lord Sandys |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Davidson |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 28 July 1972 – 11 November 1999 as a hereditary peer | |
Preceded by | The 1st Earl of Swinton |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished [lower-alpha 1] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1937-03-21)21 March 1937 |
Died | 26 March 2006(2006-03-26) (aged 69) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | |
Alma mater | Winchester College, Royal Agricultural College |
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