John Beresford, 5th Baron Decies
John Graham Hope Horsley de la Poer Beresford, 5th Baron Decies PC (5 December 1866 – 31 January 1944), styled The Hon. John Beresford until 1910, was an Anglo-Irish army officer, civil servant, and polo player in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
The Right Honourable The Lord Decies PC | |
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Lord Decies in 1919 | |
| Representative peer for Ireland | |
| In office 1912–1944 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Crofton |
| Succeeded by | Office lapsed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Graham Hope Horsley de la Poer Beresford 5 December 1866 Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Died | 31 January 1944 (aged 77) Ascot, Berkshire |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | William Horsley-Beresford, 3rd Baron Decies Catherine Anne Dent |
| Education | Eton College |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's polo | ||
| Representing Mixed team | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 1900 Paris | Team competition | |
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