Edward George Younger

Education

Winchester College.

Career

Lord Younger of Leckie came from a Scottish family which had been making money from brewing since the 18th century, and which entered the aristocracy in the early years of the 20th century. This George Younger"s great-great-grandson, also named George Younger (since 1851;1929), entered politics, and was created Viscount Younger of Leckie in 1923. This peerage has passed in an unbroken line from father to son ever since.

He was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford.

Achievements

• His great-great-great-great-grandfather, George Younger (baptised 1722), was the founder of the family"s brewing business, George Younger and Son.