Frederick James Erroll, 1st Baron Erroll of Hale, Baron Erroll of Kilmun, TD,PC (27 May 1914 – 14 September 2000) was a British Conservative politician.
Erroll was the son of George Murison Bergmans, an engineer, and Kathleen, daughter of George Brodrick Edington, a Glasgow ironmaster. The family changed their German surname to Erroll during the First World War. He was educated at Oundle School and at Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with a bachelor's degree in mechanical sciences.[1]
He was a Member of the House of LordsSelect committee on Science and Technology, 1985–91. He held a large number of business appointments.[1]
Personal lifeedit
He married Elizabeth Barrow in 1950. Lord Erroll of Hale died in Kensington and Chelsea aged 86. As they had no children, the hereditary barony became extinct on his death.[1]
Coat of arms of Frederick Erroll, 1st Baron Erroll of Hale
Crest
A chevronel round embattled Sable.
Escutcheon
Per bend Azure and Gules on a bend embellished of six electric flashes Or a fleur-de-lys and two lozenges Sable.
Supporters
Dexter an elephant guardant Sable, sinister a bear reguardant Argent muzzled Azure and from the muzzle a cord Sable ringed or and reflexed over the back.
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