John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John King, Baron King of Wartnaby

British Baron

Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1917

Place of Birth: Brentwood, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 12-Jul-2005

Profession: politician, farmer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

John Leonard King, Baron King of Wartnaby (29 August 1917 – 12 July 2005) was a British businessman, who was noted for leading British Airways from an inefficient, nationalised company to one of the most successful airlines of recent times.
This success was a flagship of Margaret Thatcher's privatisation programme.
He was also directly involved with the "dirty tricks" campaign waged by British Airways, against Virgin Atlantic.