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- ↑ Levens, R.G.C., ed. (1964). Merton College Register 1900-1964. Oxford: Basil Blackwell. p. 551.
- ↑ Jojo Moyes. "Royal Academy gives key role to media chief for key role". The Independent . Retrieved 29 December 2016.
- ↑ Debrett's Peerage. 2000.