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The Jenks baronetcy, of Cheape in the City of London, is a title in the baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 October 1932 for Maurice Jenks, Lord Mayor of London from 1931 to 1932.

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Jenks baronets, of Cheape (1932)

Sir Maurice Jenks' memorial in St Lawrence Jewry Guild Church Memorial to Sir Maurice Jenks in St Lawrence Jewry.jpg
Sir Maurice Jenks' memorial in St Lawrence Jewry Guild Church

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Richard Albert Benedict Jenks (born 1965).

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maurice Jenks</span>

Sir Maurice Jenks, 1st Baronet, was the 604th Lord Mayor of London from 1931–1932.

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