John Kidston Swire
# John Kidston Swire

John Kidston "Jock" Swire (1893–22 February 1983), was a British businessman, chairman of Swire Group from 1946 to 1966.

## Early life

He was the son of John Swire of Hubbard's Hall, Harlow, Essex, and grandson of John Samuel Swire. He was educated at Eton College, and University College, Oxford.

## Career

John Kidston Swire became a director of Swire Group in 1920, and was chairman from 1946 to 1966.

## Personal life

In 1923, he married Juliet Richenda Barclay, the daughter of Theodore Barclay of Fanshaws, Hertford. They had four children:

* Bridget Swire (1924-2009)
* Sir John Swire (1927-2016)
* Sir Adrian Swire (1932-2018)
* Gillian Swire; married Hon. Julian Fane, son of Vere Fane, 14th Earl of Westmorland.

## Death

He died in 1983.

