Maynard Sinclair

Maynard Sinclair
Maynard Sinclair, centre with garland, upon winning his constituency in the NI general election (14 February 1949)
Minister of Finance
In office
6 May 1943 – 31 January 1953
MonarchsGeorge VI, Elizabeth II
Prime MinisterSir Basil Brooke
Preceded byMilne Barbour
Succeeded byVacant
next held by Brian Maginess
Personal details
Born(1896-08-04)4 August 1896
Belfast, Ireland, UK
Died31 January 1953(1953-01-31) (aged 56)
North Channel
SpouseMarjorie Claridge
Alma materRoyal Belfast Academical Institution

John Maynard Sinclair (4 August 1896 – 31 January 1953) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland. Born in Belfast, in 1896, son of John Sinclair DL and Alice Montgomery, he was educated at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, and in Switzerland. He served in the British Army during World War I. He was a director of the Eagle Star Insurance Company and Chairman of Vulcanite Ltd.