Anthony Tuke (1897–1975) Explained

Anthony William Tuke (24 February 1897 – 12 June 1975^[1]) was an English banker. He was the chairman of Barclays Bank from 1951 to 1962.

Early life and family

Anthony Wiliam Tuke was born in 1897,^[2] the son of W. F. Tuke, who was chairman of Barclays from 1934 to 1936.^[3] He was educated at Winchester College.^[2] During World War I, he served with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). He joined Barclays after being demobilised in 1919.^[1]

His son Sir Anthony Favill Tuke (1920–2001) was chairman of Barclays from 1973 to 1981.

Notes and References

1. 47864 . Tuke, Anthony William . Margaret . Ackrill . 25 May 2006.
2. Web site: Anthony Tuke (Chairman 1951–1962). Barclays. 6 August 2015.
3. Book: Margaret Ackrill. Leslie Hannah . Leslie Hannah . Barclays: The Business of Banking, 1690–1996. 2001. Cambridge University Press. 978-0-521-79035-2. 86.