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Susan Cunliffe-lister, Baroness Masham Of Ilton




She was born Susan Sinclair, daughter of Major Sir Ronald Sinclair , Bt , and educated at Heathfield School and London Polytechnic . In 1959 she married Lord Masham , who became Earl Of Swinton in 1972. Lord and Lady Swinton had two Adopted children.

Lady Swinton was Disabled in a riding accident in 1959, and subsequently became a champion for causes related to disability. She was created a Life Peer in 1970 as Baroness Masham of Ilton, of Masham in the North Riding of the County Of York . She is an active member of the House of Lords, where she continues to be known as Baroness Masham of Ilton, despite holding the higher title of Countess. She takes a particular interest in issues surrounding Disability , Health and Penal Reform .

Lady Swinton continues to run the Masham Riding Centre in Masham, North Yorkshire .

Lady Swinton is a prominent Roman Catholic convert.


TITLES FROM BIRTH

  • Miss Susan Lilian Primrose Sinclair (1935–1959)

  • Lady Masham (1959–1970)

  • The Right Honourable The Baroness Masham of Ilton (1970–1972)

  • The Right Honourable The Countess of Swinton (1972–2006)

  • The Right Honourable Susan, Countess of Swinton (2006–)



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