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Baron Poole

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Baron Poole, of Aldgate in the City of London, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.[1] It was created on 11 July 1958 for the businessman and Conservative politician Oliver Poole. He had previously served as Member of Parliament for Oswestry and as Chairman of the Conservative Party. As of 2017 the title is held by his son, the second Baron, who succeeded in 1993.

Barons Poole (1958)

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The heir apparent and sole heir to the peerage is the present holder's son the Hon. Oliver John Poole (b. 1972)[2]

Arms

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Coat of arms of Baron Poole
Crest
A lion's gamb erased or, enfiled by a crown composed of four trident heads set upon a rim azure.
Escutcheon
Per saltire or, and barry undy argent and azure, in chief and in base a portcullis chained also azure.
Supporters
On either side a crane proper about the neck a purse azure garnished gold
Motto
Strive for the right.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "No. 41442". The London Gazette. 11 July 1958. p. 4348.
  2. ^ Morris, Susan; Bosberry-Scott, Wendy; Belfield, Gervase, eds. (2019). "Poole, Baron". Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage. Vol. 1 (150th ed.). London: Debrett's Ltd. pp. 2814–2816. ISBN 978-1-999767-0-5-1.
  3. ^ Debrett's peerage & baronetage 2003. London: Macmillan. 2003. p. 1290.