Christopher Pole-Carew
- February 12, 2020
- 88 years
About Christopher Pole-Carew
Christopher Pole-Carew, 88, British newspaper editor (Nottingham Evening Post) and High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire (1979).
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|Christopher Gerald Pole-Carew (17 May 1931 – 12 February 2020) was a British appointee as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire in 1979. After serving in the Royal Navy, he was a newspaper executive, who rose to notoriety in his handling of trade union membership, initially as managing director of the Nottingham Evening Post. He sacked journalists who joined the trade union; or for going on strike with a pay demand lower than what they were currently receiving. Later he worked under Rupert Murdoch, where his role included trade union matters. The appointment brought comment in the House of Commons.
Pole-Carew was educated at Great Walstead School and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, from the age of 13.
Pole-Carew's appointment as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire was the subject in 1979 of a House of Commons motion deploring it.
Although retired, Pole-Carew continued to hold two directorships.
Pole-Carew lived near Axminster, in Devon, with Gillian, his wife. Prior to this the Pole-Carews had been custodians for 20 years of Old Shute House, near Axminster, owned by the National Trust. Pole-Carew is a descendant of William Pole (1515–1587), MP for Bossiney, who purchased the Shute estate in 1560.
He died on 12 February 2020 at the age of 88.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.When was Christopher Gerald Pole-Carew born?
- A.20 May 1935
- B.15 June 1928
- C.17 May 1931correct
- D.12 February 2020
Christopher Gerald Pole-Carew was born on 17 May 1931.
Source: biographical details
2.What position did Christopher Pole-Carew hold in Nottinghamshire in 1979?
- A.Trade Union Representative
- B.High Sheriffcorrect
- C.Member of Parliament
- D.National Trust Curator
Christopher Pole-Carew served as the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire in 1979.
Source: introduction
3.Which school did Christopher Pole-Carew attend starting at age 13?
- A.Oxford University
- B.Nottingham Academy
- C.Royal Naval College, Dartmouthcorrect
- D.Eton College
Christopher Pole-Carew was educated at Great Walstead School and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, from the age of 13.
Source: education section
4.Which newspaper was Christopher Pole-Carew the managing director of?
- A.The Times
- B.The Guardian
- C.The Daily Telegraph
- D.Nottingham Evening Postcorrect
Christopher Pole-Carew served as the managing director of the Nottingham Evening Post.
Source: career section
5.What action did Christopher Pole-Carew take against journalists at the Nottingham Evening Post?
- A.He moved them to Rupert Murdoch's office
- B.He promoted them all
- C.He sacked them for joining a unioncorrect
- D.He gave them all pay raises
Christopher Pole-Carew sacked journalists who joined the trade union or went on strike.
Source: career section
6.Who was Christopher Pole-Carew's employer after he worked at the Nottingham Evening Post?
- A.The House of Commons
- B.The National Trust
- C.The British Navy
- D.Rupert Murdochcorrect
Later in his career, Christopher Pole-Carew worked under Rupert Murdoch.
Source: career section
7.What body expressed criticism regarding the appointment of Christopher Pole-Carew as High Sheriff?
- A.The Royal Navy
- B.The Trade Union Congress
- C.The National Trust
- D.The House of Commonscorrect
The appointment of Christopher Pole-Carew as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire was the subject of a House of Commons motion deploring it.
Source: political background
8.How long did the Pole-Carews serve as custodians of Old Shute House?
- A.25 years
- B.20 yearscorrect
- C.10 years
- D.15 years
The Pole-Carews were custodians for 20 years of Old Shute House, which is owned by the National Trust.
Source: family background
9.Where did Christopher Pole-Carew live with his wife, Gillian, after retirement?
- A.Nottingham
- B.London
- C.Axminstercorrect
- D.Dartmouth
Christopher Pole-Carew lived near Axminster in Devon with his wife, Gillian.
Source: later life
10.What was the name of Christopher Pole-Carew's wife?
- A.Gilliancorrect
- B.Margaret
- C.Catherine
- D.Elizabeth
Christopher Pole-Carew lived near Axminster with his wife, Gillian.
Source: later life
11.Christopher Pole-Carew is a descendant of which historical figure?
- A.William Polecorrect
- B.A High Sheriff of London
- C.A Royal Navy Admiral
- D.Rupert Murdoch
Christopher Pole-Carew is a descendant of William Pole, an MP for Bossiney who bought the Shute estate in 1560.
Source: family background
12.In which military branch did Christopher Pole-Carew serve?
- A.Royal Air Force
- B.British Army
- C.Royal Navycorrect
- D.Marine Corps
After serving in the Royal Navy, Christopher Pole-Carew became a newspaper executive.
Source: career section
13.When did Christopher Pole-Carew die?
- A.1 January 2019
- B.12 February 2020correct
- C.17 May 1931
- D.15 December 2020
Christopher Pole-Carew died on 12 February 2020 at the age of 88.
Source: death section
14.How many directorships did Christopher Pole-Carew maintain after retiring?
- A.Twocorrect
- B.Three
- C.Four
- D.One
Although retired, Christopher Pole-Carew continued to hold two directorships.
Source: later life
15.In what year did William Pole purchase the Shute estate?
- A.1560correct
- B.1799
- C.1587
- D.1515
William Pole purchased the Shute estate in 1560.
Source: family background
16.What was Christopher Pole-Carew's age at the time of his death?
- A.91
- B.79
- C.88correct
- D.82
Christopher Pole-Carew died on 12 February 2020 at the age of 88.
Source: death section
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