Richard Chaloner, 3rd Baron Gisborough

(Thomas) Richard John Long Chaloner, 3rd Baron Gisborough (born 1 July 1927) is a British peer.

Chaloner was born at Hurworth Old Hall, Darlington, the son of Thomas Chaloner, 2nd Baron Gisborough, and Esther Hall. He succeeded his father as Baron Gisborough in 1951. In 1967 he was appointed to the Board of Universal Television Yorkshire. In 1973, he was appointed deputy lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire and in 1981 he became Lord Lieutenant of Cleveland. Lord Gisborough was the only member of the House of Lords to be in place for the accession of Queen Elizabeth II and to be living for the accession of her successor, King Charles III.

Further reading

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  • Nicol, Cheryl (2016). Inheriting the Earth: The Long Family's 500 Year Reign in Wiltshire. Hobnob Press. ISBN 978-1906978372.
Coat of arms of Richard Chaloner, 3rd Baron Gisborough
 
 
Crest
A demi sea-wolf Or.
Escutcheon
Sable a chevron between three cherubims Or.
Supporters
On either side a kneeling angel wings elevated inverted and endorsed each ensigned on the hand with a cross all Or.
Motto
Frugality Is The Left Hand of Fortune And Diligence The Right[1]

References

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  1. ^ Debrett's Peerage. 1973.
Honorary titles
Preceded by Lord Lieutenant of Cleveland
1981–1996
Merged with Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire
Preceded by Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire
1996–2001
With: Sir Marcus Worsley, Bt 1996–1999
The Lord Crathorne 1999–2001
Succeeded by
Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Baron Gisborough
1951–present
Member of the House of Lords
(1951–1999)
Incumbent
Heir apparent:
Hon. Thomas Chaloner