John Methuen, 6th Baron Methuen

Anthony John Methuen, 6th Baron Methuen (26 October 1925 – 24 August 1994), was a British peer.

The Lord Methuen
Member of the House of Lords
Lord Temporal
In office
21 June 1975 – 24 August 1994
Preceded byThe 5th Baron Methuen
Succeeded byThe 7th Baron Methuen
Personal details
Born
Anthony John Methuen

26 October 1925
Died24 August 1994(1994-08-24) (aged 68)
Political partyCrossbench

Anthony John Methuen (known always as John) was the second but eldest surviving son of Anthony Methuen, 5th Baron Methuen, by his wife Grace Durning Holt, daughter of Sir Richard Durning Holt, 1st Baronet.[1] He was educated at West Downs School.[citation needed] He succeeded his father in the barony in June 1975.[1]

Lord Methuen died in August 1994, aged 68, and was succeeded by his younger brother Robert.[1]

Arms

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Coat of arms of John Methuen, 6th Baron Methuen
 
 
Escutcheon
Argent three wolves' heads erased Proper on the breast of an eagle with two heads displayed Sable.
Supporters
On either side two fiery lynxes reguardant Proper collared having a line passing between their forelegs reflexed over their backs Or.
Motto
Virtus Invidiae Scopus[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c thepeerage.com Anthony John Methuen, 6th Baron Methuen
  2. ^ Burke's Peerage. 1959.
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Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Baron Methuen
1975–1994
Member of the House of Lords
(1975–1994)
Succeeded by