Sir Frederick Hoare, 1st Baronet
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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
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]