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'''Sir John Keswick''' was a British [[spook]] [[businessman]]. | '''Sir John Keswick''' was a British [[spook]] [[businessman]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:11, 13 November 2017
 John Keswick    (spook, businessman) | |
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| Born | 1906 Dumfriesshire, United Kingdom |
| Died | 1982 (Age 76) Dumfriesshire, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Title | Jardine Matheson & Co/Chairman |
| Parents | • Henry Keswick • Ida Wynifred Keswick |
| Children | Margaret Keswick |
| Spouse | Clare Elwes |
| Relatives | • William Keswick • Gervase Elwes • Charles Jencks |
Sir John Keswick was a British spook businessman.
Career
During World War II Keswick was also a representative of the Special Operations Executive.
John Keswick was the taipan of the Jardine Matheson & Co., the leading British trading firm in the Far East, and had established friendship with many Chinese politicians.
Event Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilderberg/1956 | 11 May 1956 | 13 May 1956 | Denmark Fredensborg | The 4th Bilderberg meeting, with 147 guests, in contrast to the generally smaller meetings of the 1950s. Has two Bilderberg meetings in the years before and after |
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