When was Swraj Paul, Baron Paul born?

Swraj Paul, Baron Paul was born on 18 February 1931 in Jalandhar.

What positions has Swraj Paul, Baron Paul held?

Positions held by Swraj Paul, Baron Paul include: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom (2009–2025); member of the House of Lords (1996–2025).

Where did Swraj Paul, Baron Paul study?

Swraj Paul, Baron Paul was educated at Forman Christian College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Doaba College.

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Swraj Paul, Baron Paul

Indian-born, British-based business magnate and philanthropist (1931–2025)

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Swraj Paul, Baron Paul, was an Indian-born British business magnate and philanthropist. In 1996 he was appointed a Labour life peer under Conservative prime minister John Major, and sat in the House of Lords as a non-affiliated peer with the title Baron Paul, of Marylebone, in the City of Westminster. In December 2008 he was appointed deputy speaker of the Lords; in October 2009 he was appointed to the Privy Council.

Quick facts

Born: 18 February 1931 wd
Place of birth: Jalandhar wd
Died: 21 August 2025 wd
Place of death: London wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom wd
Occupation: businessperson, politician, entrepreneur, biographer wd
Political party: Labour Party wd
Education: Forman Christian College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Doaba College wd
Spouse: Aruna Vij wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom (2009–2025)
member of the House of Lords (9 October 1996 – 21 August 2025)

Awards wd

Padma Bhushan (1983)
Knight Bachelor

Questions

When was Swraj Paul, Baron Paul born?: Swraj Paul, Baron Paul was born on 18 February 1931 in Jalandhar.
What positions has Swraj Paul, Baron Paul held?: Positions held by Swraj Paul, Baron Paul include: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom (2009–2025); member of the House of Lords (1996–2025).
Where did Swraj Paul, Baron Paul study?: Swraj Paul, Baron Paul was educated at Forman Christian College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Doaba College.

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