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| '''Christopher Walter Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley''' (born ] ]) is a former ] journalist. | '''Christopher Walter Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley''' (born ] ]) is a former ] journalist. | ||
| The eldest son of the ], Monckton was educated at ], ] and ]. He joined the ] in 1974 and then worked as a ] at the ] from 1977–79. In 1979, he became the editor of |
The eldest son of the ], Monckton was educated at ], ] and ]. He joined the ] in 1974 and then worked as a ] at the ] from 1977–79. In 1979, he became the editor of the ] newspaper, ''The Universe'' and then as the managing editor of '']'' in 1981. | ||
| In 1983 he returned to the Conservative offices again, this time as ]'s policy advisor. Three years later, he became assistant editor of the newly-formed (and now defunct) newspaper, '']''. His final job in journalism was as a consulting editor of the '']'' from 1987–92. | In 1983 he returned to the Conservative offices again, this time as ]'s policy advisor. Three years later, he became assistant editor of the newly-formed (and now defunct) newspaper, '']''. His final job in journalism was as a consulting editor of the '']'' from 1987–92. | ||
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| Monckton has since been a director of his own, namesake publishing company, Christopher Monckton Ltd since its founding in 1987. He is also a member of the ], an ] and a ]. | Monckton has since been a director of his own, namesake publishing company, Christopher Monckton Ltd since its founding in 1987. He is also a member of the ], an ] and a ]. | ||
| In 1999, he created the ], a large ]-shaped ] with 209 smaller irregularly shaped ]. Offering a ]1m prize and expecting the puzzle to be solved a few years later (when, hopefully, enough revenue from sales would have been raised), it was solved within a year. |
In 1999, he created the ], a large ]-shaped ] with 209 smaller irregularly shaped ]. Offering a ]1m prize and expecting the puzzle to be solved a few years later (when, hopefully, enough revenue from sales would have been raised), it was solved within a year. | ||
| Upon the death of his father in 2006, Monckton inherited his title. | Upon the death of his father in 2006, Monckton inherited his title. | ||
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Christopher Walter Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley (born 14 February 1952) is a former British journalist.
The eldest son of the 2nd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley, Monckton was educated at Harrow School, Churchill College, Cambridge and University College, Cardiff. He joined the Yorkshire Post in 1974 and then worked as a press officer at the Conservative Central Office from 1977–79. In 1979, he became the editor of the Catholic newspaper, The Universe and then as the managing editor of The Sunday Telegraph's Magazine in 1981.
In 1983 he returned to the Conservative offices again, this time as Margaret Thatcher's policy advisor. Three years later, he became assistant editor of the newly-formed (and now defunct) newspaper, Today. His final job in journalism was as a consulting editor of the Evening Standard from 1987–92.
Monckton has since been a director of his own, namesake publishing company, Christopher Monckton Ltd since its founding in 1987. He is also a member of the Worshipful Company of Broderers, an Officer of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and a Knight of Honour and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
In 1999, he created the eternity puzzle, a large dodecagon-shaped boardgame with 209 smaller irregularly shaped polygons. Offering a £1m prize and expecting the puzzle to be solved a few years later (when, hopefully, enough revenue from sales would have been raised), it was solved within a year.
Upon the death of his father in 2006, Monckton inherited his title.
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| Preceded byGilbert Monckton | Viscount Monckton of Brenchley 2006–present |
Succeeded byIncumbent |