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| Name | Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond |
| First Name | Chris |
| Last Name | Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Birthday | October 15 |
| Birth Year | 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Peterborough |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond Biography
Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on October 15, 1971 in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom.
Christopher Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond MBE (born 15 October 1971) is a British visually-impaired former swimmer and life peer in the House of Lords. He won a total of nine gold, five silver, and one bronze medal at the Paralympic Games. Holmes represented Great Britain at four Paralympic Games between 1988 and 2000 and is the only British Paralympic swimmer to win six gold medals at a single Games.
Holmes was a member of the Great Britain swimming team from 1985-2002 and Captain for 5 years. He qualified for the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games, where he won two silver medals and a bronze. At the Barcelona 1992 Paralympics, four years later, he gathered a record six gold medals, and a silver. He went on to take another three gold medals and a silver at Atlanta in 1996 and finally one more silver at Sydney in 2000. He is often described as “one of Britain’s greatest Paralympians”. He also became a Paralympic activist, in particular drawing attention to the issues of equal accommodations and facilities for Paralympic athletes. In addition to the Games Chris swam at 2 World Championships and 7 European Championships, held 7 world records, 10 European records and 12 GB records.
Holmes was born in Peterborough on 15 October 1971. His family moved to Kidderminster when he was three. He was educated at Harry Cheshire Comprehensive School, Kidderminster. He then studied Social and Political Sciences at King’s College, Cambridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree; in 1998, as per tradition, his BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (Oxbridge and Dublin) (MA (Cantab)) degree. In 2001, he gained a post graduate diploma in law (PGDL) at BPP Law School and in 2002 he completed the Legal Practice Course.
Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond Net Worth
Chris is one of the richest Politician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Politician |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
From 2002 Holmes was a Commissioner for the Disability Rights Commission where he also sat on the Legal Committee and Audit Committee. Key legal successes included the Ross V Ryan Air Court of Appeal Decision, Roads V Central Trains and Archibald V Fife Council.
In August 2009, he was named the Director of Paralympic Integration for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in London. In 2012 the UK delivered the largest Paralympics ever, including more athletes from more nations competing, highest ticket sales and the most extensive media coverage of any previous Paralympics.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Between 2002-2009 Holmes worked as a Solicitor specializing in commercial, employment and pensions law at Ashurst, London.
Who is Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond Dating?
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Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond. You may help us to build the dating records for Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond!In 1992 Holmes was Midlands Today Sports Personality of the year and Bass Midlander of the year. The following year he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1993 New Year Honours for services to swimming for the disabled. The SAF Paul Zetter Award was presented to Holmes in 1996 and in 1997 he was Sports Personality of the year Variety Club of GB. On 4 July 2012 he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Bath University.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Holmes has been involved with various UK Sports Bodies. He was a Member of the Implementation Board for the UK Sports Institute, from 1999–2000, seeking to build a world class sports institute to rival that of Australia. From 2001-2004 he sat on the UK Sport Awards Panel, responsible for the funding of elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes. From 2005-2013 he was a member of the Board of UK Sport, responsible for the funding for the Olympic and Paralympic athletes set to compete at the London 2012 Games. Holmes chaired the Audit and Risk Committee for seven years. He was also a member of the Mission 2012 Panel. Holmes was also an Ambassador to London 2012 Olympic Bid 2003–2005.
On 13 September 2013, Holmes was created a life peer taking the title Baron Holmes of Richmond, of Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. He made his maiden speech on 28 November 2013 in a debate on the Economy: Broadcast Media and has also contributed to debates on the Budget, Employment, Education, the World Wide Web, the legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and pensions. He sits on the Digital Skills Select Committee which will make recommendations and report by early 2015.
Facts & Trivia
Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond celebrates birthday on October 15 of every year.
In 2013 he was appointed as Non-executive Director to the Equality and Human Rights Commission where one of his projects was working with Ofcom and the Creative Diversity Network to launch a new guide to the law for the broadcast industry providing clarity about initiatives and actions to promote diversity.
Is Chris Holmes blind?
Holmes was already a good swimmer with the goal of representing his country, when he became blind as a teenager due to Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, a genetic eye disorder. He joined a Birmingham club where he committed to the same training regime as sighted swimmers aspiring to the Olympics.
Is Lord Holmes of Richmond blind?
A blind Lord has been cleared of sexually assaulting a masseuse at a five-star hotel in central London. Lord Holmes of Richmond was found not guilty of sexual assault, following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Who is lord Holmes?
Lord Holmes of Richmond’s full title is The Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE. His name is Christopher Holmes, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Is Chris Holmes married?
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When did Chris Holmes leave wasp?
Chris Holmes made his reputation during two stints with W.A.S.P, who the guitarist’s maniacal personality helped to establish as a major force. After eight years he quit in 1990, then rejoined in ’95 and was with the band for another six years. In recent times he’s fronted his own band, Mean Man.
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