The Viscount Ridley | |
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![]() Viscount Ridley in the robes of a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter | |
Lord Steward | |
In office 1989–2001 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | The Duke of Northumberland |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Abercorn |
Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland | |
In office 3 January 1984 – 25 August 2000 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | The Duke of Northumberland |
Succeeded by | Sir John Riddell, Bt |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 25 February 1964 – 11 November 1999 as a hereditary peer | |
Preceded by | The 3rd Viscount Ridley |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Matthew White Ridley 29 July 1925 Blagdon Hall, Northumberland |
Died | 22 March 2012 Blagdon Hall, Northumberland | (aged 86)
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Lady Anne Lumley |
Children | 4, including Matt Ridley and Rose Paterson |
Parent(s) | Matthew White Ridley, 3rd Viscount Ridley Ursula Lutyens |
Relatives | Nicholas Ridley, Baron Ridley of Liddesdale (brother) Elisabeth Lutyens (aunt) Mary Lutyens (aunt) |
Awards | Knight Companion of the Garter Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1944–1986 |
Rank | Brevet Colonel |
Unit | Coldstream Guards Northumberland Hussars |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Matthew White Ridley, 4th Viscount Ridley KG, GCVO, TD, DL (29 July 1925 – 22 March 2012)[1] was a British nobleman. He was Lord Steward of the Household from 1989 to 2001.[2]
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