John Beresford, 5th Baron Decies
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John Graham Hope Horsley de la Poer Beresford, 5th Baron Decies PC (5 December 1866 – 31 January 1944), styled The Hon. John Beresford until 1910, was an Anglo-Irish army officer, civil servant, and polo player in the 1900 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Lord DeciesPC, Representative peer for Ireland ...
The Lord Decies | |
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Representative peer for Ireland | |
In office 1912–1944 | |
Preceded by | The Lord Crofton |
Succeeded by | Office lapsed |
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Born | John Graham Hope Horsley de la Poer Beresford (1866-12-05)5 December 1866 Newcastle upon Tyne |
Died | 31 January 1944(1944-01-31) (aged 77) Ascot, Berkshire |
Spouses | |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | William Horsley-Beresford, 3rd Baron Decies Catherine Anne Dent |
Education | Eton College |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Men's polo ...
Medal record | ||
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Men's polo | ||
Representing Mixed team | ||
Olympic Games | ||
1900 Paris | Team competition |
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