Sir Frederick Hoare, 1st Baronet

Sir Frederick Alfred Hoare, 1st Baronet (1913–1986) was an English banker, managing partner of C. Hoare & Co. from 1947, and Lord Mayor of London in 1961–2.[1] He was known as Derick Hoare.[2]

Background and early life

He was a great-grandson of Henry Hoare of Staplehurst, partner in Hoare's Bank.[3] His father was Frederick Henry Hoare (1871–1955) of Ewshot, who married in 1912 Dorothy or Charlotte Burley, daughter of the late George Christopher Burley of Westbourne Park, London.[3][4][5][6]

Frederick Hoare was educated at Wellington College, and entered Hoare's Bank in 1931 as a clerk. He worked as a Banker's Agent from 1936.In 1958 he was knighted.[1]

City of London posts

In 1948, Hoare was elected a Common Councilman of the City of London; and in 1950 he became an Alderman for the ward of Farringdon Without, holding the position until 1971. He served as Sheriff of the City of London in 1956.[1]

Mayoral term

Hoare's mayoral term saw the inaugural City of London Festival, with artistic director Ian Hunter.[7]

At Mansion House, Hoare adopted the slogan "youth and leadership". He employed George Chatterton, and a consequence was the foundation of the Upward Bound Trust to make gliding accessible to young people.[8] Hoare continued to support it.[1]

A chess player, President of the British Chess Federation from 1964 to 1967, Hoare took part in a simultaneous display given by Mikhail Botvinnik, wearing his chain of office.[1][9]

Later life

Hoare was created a baronet, of Fleet Street, on 6 December 1962.[10] He remained a managing partner of Hoare's Bank to the end of his life.[11]

Family

Hoare was three times married.[1]

  • Firstly, in 1939, to Nora(h) Mary Wheeler (died 1973), known as the charity founder Mary Hoare, Lady Hoare.[1] Her Trust for thalidomide victims arose from an appeal she launched as Lady Mayoress.[12] The couple had two daughters.[1]
  • Secondly, in 1974, as her third husband, to Oonagh Alice Dew (died 1980).[1]
  • Thirdly, in 1984, as her second husband, to Sarah Lindsay Bamber. The marriage was dissolved in 1986.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Hoare, Sir Frederick (Alfred)". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ "A London banker's wife and daughters". The Tatler. 13 June 1956. p. 9.
  3. ^ a b Townend, Peter, ed. (1965). Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry. Vol. 1. Burke's Peerage. pp. 388–389. ISBN 978-0-85011-006-7.
  4. ^ Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage. Kelly's Directories. 1971. p. 1650.
  5. ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Festival of the City of London". The Stage. 1 March 1962. p. 15.
  8. ^ Lynch, Tim (30 August 2008). Silent Skies: Gliders at War, 1939–1945. Pen and Sword. p. 264. ISBN 978-1-4738-1823-1.
  9. ^ Chess Life. United States Chess Federation. 1961. p. 49.
  10. ^ "No. 42851". The London Gazette. 7 December 1962. p. 9537.
  11. ^ The Bankers' Almanac and Year Book. T. Skinner. 1986. p. 94.
  12. ^ Hartley, Cathy (15 April 2013). A Historical Dictionary of British Women. Routledge. p. 455. ISBN 978-1-135-35534-0.
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