John Henry Guinness
Irish banker (1935–1988)
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John Henry Guinness (10 April 1935 – 29 February 1988) was a son of Henry Eustace Guinness and was chairman of Guinness Mahon.[1]
Born10 April 1935
Died25 February 1988 (aged 52)
EducationEton College
OccupationBanker
John Henry Guinness | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 April 1935 |
| Died | 25 February 1988 (aged 52) |
| Education | Eton College |
| Occupation | Banker |
Educated at Eton College, he attained the rank of officer in the Royal Navy. Later, he was named a director of Guinness Peat Group and served as chairman of Guinness and Mahon merchant bank. He married English-born Mary Jennifer Hollwey.[1] They had three children: Ian Richard Guinness (b. 15 March 1961), Gillian Sarah Guinness (b. 8 July 1962) and Tania Caroline Guinness (b. 10 February 1966).[1]
Guinness Kidnapping
In 1986, he was pistol-whipped during his wife's kidnapping.[2] She was rescued by Garda Síochána later that month.[3]
