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Edward du Cann (Edward Dillon Lott du Cann) was born on 28 May, 1924 in Beckenham, England, is a British politician and businessman. Discover Edward du Cann's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?

Popular As Edward Dillon Lott du Cann
Occupation miscellaneous
Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 28 May, 1924
Birthday 28 May
Birthplace Beckenham, England
Date of death 31 August, 2017
Died Place Cyprus
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Edward du Cann's Wife?

His wife is Sallie Innes (m. 1962-1990) Jennifer Cooke (m. 1990-1995) Maureen Hope-Wynne

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Wife Sallie Innes (m. 1962-1990) Jennifer Cooke (m. 1990-1995) Maureen Hope-Wynne
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Children 3 (by Innes)

Edward du Cann Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Edward du Cann worth at the age of 93 years old? Edward du Cann’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Edward du Cann's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Miscellaneous

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1922

On 14 October, the executive of the 1922 Committee met at du Cann's home, amidst a good deal of press attention.

That was soon followed by a more public meeting of the executive at du Cann's offices at Keyser Ullman, on Milk Street, where it was decided that the committee would press Heath to hold a leadership election.

The location of this meeting led to Fleet Street nicknaming the attendees the "Milk Street Mafia".

As Alec Douglas-Home, at Heath's request, considered the procedures for a leadership election, there was some speculation that du Cann would himself stand as a representative of the party's right wing against Heath.

1924

Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann (28 May 1924 – 31 August 2017) was a British politician and businessman.

1951

In 1951, du Cann contested Walthamstow West and, in 1955, Barrow-in-Furness, on both occasions without success.

1956

He was a member of Parliament (MP) from 1956 to 1987 and served as Chairman of the Conservative Party from 1965 to 1967 and as chairman of the party's 1922 Committee from 1972 to 1984.

Du Cann was educated at Colet Court, Woodbridge School and St John's College, Oxford, where he was a friend of Kingsley Amis.

During the Second World War, he was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Navy.

Serving as a lieutenant in motor torpedo boats based in East Anglia patrolling the North Sea, he served alongside both Owen Aisher (later a yachtsman and entrepreneur) and David Wickins (the founder of British Car Auctions and an entrepreneur).

At the end of the war, he became a company director.

He was elected as MP for Taunton in a 1956 by-election.

1962

Du Cann served as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury from 1962 and as a Minister of State at the Board of Trade 1963–64.

He married three times; first, in 1962, to Sallie (a cousin), whom he divorced in 1987, then to Jennifer (the widow of Robert Cooke, former MP for Bristol West), whom he married in 1990 and was with until her death in 1995.

1964

He was sworn of the Privy Council in 1964.

1965

He was then the chairman of the Conservative Party from 1965 to 1967, and chairman of the 1922 Committee from 1972 to 1984.

1974

In 1974, du Cann played a part in the events surrounding the elevation of Margaret Thatcher to the leadership of the Conservative Party.

Following two narrow defeats for the Conservatives at the polls, in the February and October general elections, significant disquiet in the party had developed over the leadership of Edward Heath, who had lost three elections as leader.

By the time Douglas-Home reported in December 1974, however, events had intervened.

The devastating collapse of the banking boom had swept up du Cann's firm, Keyser Ullman, in its path.

He was criticized as "incompetent" by a 1974 Department of Trade and Industry report regarding the bankrupt Keyser Ullman bank, of which he was a director.

Du Cann did not put himself forward as a candidate in the leadership contest.

This released key support for Margaret Thatcher, especially as another potential right-wing candidate, Keith Joseph, withdrew from any leadership attempt following a series of controversial speeches on social policy.

He was chairman of the Public Accounts Committee from 1974 to 1979.

1975

Consequently, after defeating Heath in the first round, Thatcher emerged triumphant in the second round in early 1975, defeating a number of other candidates who would play significant roles in her subsequent premiership.

In the last week of the 1975 referendum on British membership of the European Economic Community, du Cann came out against British membership.

1987

Du Cann retired from the House of Commons in 1987, selling his home Cothay Manor in 1993 and returning to live in London.

He was instrumental in creating a scholarship programme for rugby league players at the University of Oxford.

Du Cann succeeded Duncan Sandys as chairman of Lonrho, a position from which he was forced to resign due to his role as deputy chairman of Homes Assured, a finance company which crashed.

His resignation came two days before the company collapsed, owing £10 million to creditors.

1992

Du Cann was involved in several legal disputes over debts; his Somerset estate was repossessed in 1992 and his London flat was repossessed in 1993.

He later had a bankruptcy order served against him.

1993

He was declared bankrupt in 1993 and lived for several years in Alderney.

2010

He was a board member of E-Clear, a British payment processing company, which went into administration in January 2010.

2013

As of 2013 he was a resident of Lemona in Cyprus.

2017

He died in 2017 and is survived by his third wife, Maureen Hope-Wynne.