Sir Toby Clarke, 6th Baronet
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Sir Charles Mansfield Tobias Clarke, 6th Baronet (born 8 September 1939 in Santa Barbara
, U.S.
), known as Sir Toby Clarke since 1973 after succeeding to the baronetcy
upon the death of his father.
Sir Toby is the son of Sir Humphrey Clarke, 5th Baronet
and was educated at Eton
, Christ Church, Oxford
, La Sorbonne, and New York University
. He founded The Baronets' Journal in 1987 and from 1993 to 1996 was Chairman of the Standing Council of the Baronetage
Bankers Trust Co., NY, 1963–80 (Vice-President, 1974–80). Associate Director, Swiss Bank Corp., London, 1992–94. Underwriting Member, Lloyds, 1984–2001; MSI 1993. Lord of the Manor of Bibury.
Through his grandmother, Elfrida Roosevelt
(Lady Clarke, wife of Sir Orme Bigland Clarke, Bt. CBE
) he is related to President Theodore Roosevelt. President Roosevelt is his "third cousin, three times removed." He is also the "second cousin, three times removed" to President Franklin Roosevelt.
He was married to Charlotte Walter (divorced) and then Teresa Loraine Aphrodite de Chair (daughter of Somerset de Chair
) (divorced). He has 3 children (by his second marriage) Theodora Roosevelt Clarke (4 August 1985), Augusta Elfrida Clarke (25 April 1987) and Lawrence Somerset Clarke
(12 March 1990).
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
, U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), known as Sir Toby Clarke since 1973 after succeeding to the baronetcy
Baronet
A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess , is the holder of a hereditary baronetcy awarded by the British Crown...
upon the death of his father.
Sir Toby is the son of Sir Humphrey Clarke, 5th Baronet
Sir Humphrey Clarke, 5th Baronet
Sir Humphrey Orme Clarke, 5th Baronet was the son of Sir Orme Bigland Clarke, 4th Baronet and Elfrida Roosevelt. He was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. He was Captain of the Oppidans at Eton College.He married secondly, Elisabeth Irene Cook Clarke, daughter of Dr...
and was educated at Eton
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"....
, 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...
, La Sorbonne, and New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. He founded The Baronets' Journal in 1987 and from 1993 to 1996 was Chairman of the Standing Council of the Baronetage
Standing Council of the Baronetage
The Standing Council of the Baronetage is a United Kingdom organisation which deals with the affairs of baronets. It was first established in January 1898 as Honourable Society of the Baronetage...
Bankers Trust Co., NY, 1963–80 (Vice-President, 1974–80). Associate Director, Swiss Bank Corp., London, 1992–94. Underwriting Member, Lloyds, 1984–2001; MSI 1993. Lord of the Manor of Bibury.
Through his grandmother, Elfrida Roosevelt
Roosevelt family
In heraldry, canting arms are a visual or pictorial play on a surname, and were and still are a popular practice. It would be common to find roses, then, in arms of many Roosevelt families, even unrelated ones...
(Lady Clarke, wife of Sir Orme Bigland Clarke, Bt. CBE
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
) he is related to President Theodore Roosevelt. President Roosevelt is his "third cousin, three times removed." He is also the "second cousin, three times removed" to President Franklin Roosevelt.
He was married to Charlotte Walter (divorced) and then Teresa Loraine Aphrodite de Chair (daughter of Somerset de Chair
Somerset de Chair
Somerset Struben de Chair DSC was a British author, politician and poet.-Early and personal life:Younger son of Admiral Sir Dudley Rawson Stratford de Chair, KCB, KCMG, MVO...
) (divorced). He has 3 children (by his second marriage) Theodora Roosevelt Clarke (4 August 1985), Augusta Elfrida Clarke (25 April 1987) and Lawrence Somerset Clarke
Lawrence Somerset Clarke
Charles Lawrence Somerset Clarke was born in Westminster, London on 12 March 1990. He commonly goes by his second name, Lawrence. Lawrence is the son of Sir Toby Clarke, 6th Baronet and is the heir apparent to the baronetcy.-Education:...
(12 March 1990).
See also
- Clarke of Dunham Lodge, Norfolk
Sources
- thePeerage.com
- Who's Who 2008