Career Timeline of William Tatem, 1st Baron Glanely: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 19, 2025

How William Tatem, 1st Baron Glanely built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

William James Tatem, 1st Baron Glanely, was a Welsh ship-owner who achieved significant success in the shipping industry. He was also a prominent figure in thoroughbred horse racing, owning and breeding racehorses. His contributions led to him being knighted as Sir William Tatem and later elevated to the peerage as Baron Glanely, highlighting his impact and status in both business and sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1904: Donation to Build University Block

In 1904, William Tatem donated money to build the Chemistry and Physics block at Cardiff University Cardiff, then known as the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire.

1907: Chairman of the Cardiff Shipowners' Association

In 1907, William James Tatem became chairman of the Cardiff Shipowners' Association.

1910: Tatem Steam Ship Company

In 1910, the Lady Lewis Steamship Company became the Tatem Steam Ship Company.

1911: High Sheriff of Glamorgan

In 1911, William James Tatem became High Sheriff for the county of Glamorgan.

1920: President of the University College

In 1920, William Tatem became president of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire.

1922: JP for Wiltshire

In 1922, William James Tatem became a Justice of the Peace (JP) for Wiltshire.

1925: End of first term as President of the University College

In 1925, William Tatem's first term as president of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire ended.

1934: President of the University College

In 1934, William Tatem became president of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire for the second time.

1934: Consecration of the Church of the Resurrection

In 1934, the Church of the Resurrection, built in memory of his wife Ada Mary with £10,000 provided by William Tatem, was consecrated in the Ely district of Cardiff.

1935: President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

In 1935, William James Tatem became President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

1937: Support for Spanish Republic

In 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, William James Tatem supported the Spanish Republic by helping the National Joint Committee for Spanish Relief to open a home for Basque child refugees and chartering steamships to transport refugees out of northern Spain.