Sir John Buchanan-Riddell, 11th Baronet
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Sir John Walter Buchanan-Riddell, 11th Baronet (14 March 1849 – 31 October 1924) was a British barrister and baronet
. He was educated at Eton College
and Christ Church, Oxford
before being called to the bar (becoming a barrister
) by Inner Temple
in 1874. He succeeded his uncle (Sir Walter Riddell, 10th Baronet) as 11th Baronet in the line of Riddell Baronets
in 1892. In 1897, he served as High Sheriff of Northumberland
. He was a member of the Council of Keble College, Oxford
from 1899 until his death. He died on 31 October 1924, succeeded by his son, Sir Walter Robert Buchanan-Riddell, 12th Baronet
, who was Principal of Hertford College, Oxford
.
Baronet
A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess , is the holder of a hereditary baronetcy awarded by the British Crown...
. He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
before being called to the bar (becoming a barrister
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
) by Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
in 1874. He succeeded his uncle (Sir Walter Riddell, 10th Baronet) as 11th Baronet in the line of Riddell Baronets
Riddell Baronets
There have been three Baronetcies created for people with the surname Riddell, one in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom....
in 1892. In 1897, he served as High Sheriff of Northumberland
High Sheriff of Northumberland
This is a list of the High Sheriffs of the English county of Northumberland.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post...
. He was a member of the Council of Keble College, Oxford
Keble College, Oxford
Keble College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its main buildings are on Parks Road, opposite the University Museum and the University Parks. The college is bordered to the north by Keble Road, to the south by Museum Road, and to the west by Blackhall...
from 1899 until his death. He died on 31 October 1924, succeeded by his son, Sir Walter Robert Buchanan-Riddell, 12th Baronet
Sir Walter Riddell, 12th Baronet
Sir Walter Robert Buchanan-Riddell, 12th Baronet was a British academic. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. He was Principal of Hertford College, Oxford between 1922 and 1929. He succeeded his father as 12th Baronet in the line of Riddell Baronets in 1924...
, who was Principal of Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is located in Catte Street, directly opposite the main entrance of the original Bodleian Library. As of 2006, the college had a financial endowment of £52m. There are 612 students , plus various visiting...
.