Edward George Younger, 3rd Viscount Younger of Leckie Bt (21 November 1906 - 25 June 1997) [1]
Lord Younger of Leckie came from a Scottish family which had been making money from brewing since the 18th century, and which entered the aristocracy in the early years of the 20th century. His great-great-great-great-grandfather, George Younger (baptised 1722), was the founder of the family's brewing business, George Younger and Son. This George Younger's great-great-grandson, also named George Younger (1851-;1929), entered politics, and was created Viscount Younger of Leckie in 1923. This peerage has passed in an unbroken line from father to son ever since.
Younger was the elder son of James Younger, 2nd Viscount Younger of Leckie (1880-1946) by his wife Maud Gilmour (daughter of Sir John Gilmour, 1st Baronet).
His brother Kenneth Gilmour Younger (15th Dec.1908 - 19 May 1976) was Labour MP for Grimsby 1945-59.
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by James Younger, 2nd Viscount Younger of Leckie |
Viscount Younger of Leckie 1946-1997 |
Succeeded by George Younger, 4th Viscount Younger of Leckie |