Sir William Goodenough, 1st Baronet explained

Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet DL (10 March 189923 May 1951) was a British banker. He served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1947 to 1951.

Early life

William Macnamara Goodenough was born in 1899. He was the son of Frederick Goodenough, who had been chairman of Barclays Bank from 1917 to 1934.[1] He was educated at Wellington College and the University of Oxford (Christ Church).[2]

Career

Goodenough served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1947 to 1951.

Death and legacy

Goodenough died in 1951. He was succeeded to the title by his son, Sir Richard Edmund Goodenough, 2nd Baronet (1925–1996).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sir William Goodenough (Chairman 1947–1951). Barclays. 6 August 2015.
  2. Web site: William Goodenough. www.oxforddnb.com. 2017-09-01.