Michael Marriott


Richard Michael Harris Marriott was a British public figure and economist, and a former head of the London Stock Exchange.

Career

In 1975, Michael Marriott was head of the London Stock Exchange, Master of the Skinners Company, and President of the :de:Federation of European Securities Exchanges|FESE. He was the youngest master of the Skinners Company but also was one of the few to die whilst in office. He died of a heart attack in 1975 aged 49 whilst holding all three of these positions.

Personal life

Michael Marriott was born in 1926, Bromley, England. His mother, Olive Mason, was the sister of cricketers: Jack Mason, James Mason, and Charles Mason. His father's uncle was Rugby Union player and England Captain Charles Marriott. Michael Marriott was an Old Tonbridgian whom have subsequently named one of the school playing fields after him. His youngest son is the actor Tim Marriott of Brittas Empire Fame.

Ancestry

He is also great-great-grandson of William Harris, 2nd Baron Harris, it is from him that Marriott takes his middle name of Harris. His godfather was his cousin, George Harris, 4th Baron Harris. His brother-in-law was the cousin of Jill Esmond. Marriott is also a descendant of Henry Spelman.