Francis Willey, 1st Baron Barnby, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetFrancis Willey, 1st Baron Barnby
British merchant
Date of Birth: 27-Feb-1841
Date of Death: 16-Feb-1929
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Francis Willey, 1st Baron Barnby
- Francis Willey, 1st Baron Barnby (27 February 1841 – 16 February 1929) was an English wool merchant. Willey was born in Bradford and joined his father's wool business, which later became Francis Willey & Co Ltd and had agencies all over the Dominions and the United States.
- Willey was also a great horseman, huntsman and racehorse owner.
- He was created Baron Barnby in the 1922 New Year Honours.Willey was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant in the 2nd West Riding of Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers in December 1874.
- He was promoted Major in May 1888 and resigned in April 1891.His seat was Blyth Hall, Nottinghamshire.
- He was appointed High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire for 1908.
- He was succeeded in the barony by his only son, Vernon.
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