Edward Younger, 3rd Viscount Younger of Leckie
Edward George Younger, 3rd Viscount Younger of Leckie was a Scottish nobleman.Lord Younger of Leckie came from a Scottish family which had been making money from brewing since the 18th century, and which entered the aristocracy in the early years of the 20th century. His great-great-great-great-grandfather, George Younger, was the founder of the family's brewing business, George Younger and Son.
This George Younger's great-great-grandson, also named George Younger, entered politics, and was created Viscount Younger of Leckie in 1923. This peerage has passed in an unbroken line from father to son ever since.Birth and early life
Younger was the elder son of James Younger, 2nd Viscount Younger of Leckie by his wife Maud Gilmour. He was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford.
His brother Sir Kenneth Younger was the Labour Member of Parliament for Grimsby 1945–1959.
