Christopher Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley
Christopher Walter Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley (born 14 February 1952) is a British public speaker and hereditary peer. He is known for his work as a journalist, Conservative political advisor, UKIP political candidate, and for his invention of the mathematical puzzle Eternity.
The Right Honourable The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley | |
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Monckton in 2009 | |
| Deputy Leader of the UK Independence Party | |
| In office 3 June 2010 – 8 November 2010 | |
| Leader | The Lord Pearson of Rannoch Nigel Farage |
| Preceded by | David Campbell Bannerman |
| Succeeded by | Paul Nuttall |
| Leader of the Scottish UK Independence Party | |
| In office 10 January 2013 – 1 December 2013 | |
| Leader | Nigel Farage |
| Preceded by | The Lord Pearson of Rannoch |
| Succeeded by | David Coburn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1952 |
| Political party | Conservative (before 2009) UKIP (2009–present) |
| Spouse | Juliet Mary Anne Malherbe Jensen |
| Parent(s) | Gilbert Monckton Marianna Letitia Bower |
| Relatives | Rosa Monckton (sister) |
| Education | MA in classics, 1974; diploma in journalism studies |
| Alma mater | Churchill College, Cambridge University College, Cardiff |
| Occupation | Politician, journalist |
Early on in his public speaking career topics centred on his mathematical puzzle and conservative politics. In recent years, his public speaking has garnered attention due to his denial of climate change and his views on the European Union and social policy.
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