History of William Tatem, 1st Baron Glanely in Timeline

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

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.

June 1905: Death of Son Thomas Shandon Tatem

In June 1905, Thomas Shandon Tatem, the son of William Tatem and Ada Mary, died at the age of six years.

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.

1916: Baronetcy of William Tatem

In 1916, William Tatem was created a Baronet, a hereditary title of honour.

1916: Created a Baronet

In 1916, William Tatem was created a Baronet.

June 1918: Raised to the Peerage as Baron Glanely

On June 28, 1918, William Tatem was raised to the peerage as Baron Glanely, of St. Fagans in the County of Glamorgan.

1918: Baron Glanely Title

In 1918, William Tatem was known as Sir William Tatem, Bt and was raised to the peerage as Baron Glanely.

1919: Purchase of Exning House and Lagrange Stables

In 1919, William James Tatem bought Exning House and the Lagrange stables at Exning, near Newmarket and maintained the stables until it was requisitioned by the British Army.

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.

1928: Honorary Freeman of the City of Cardiff

In 1928, William Tatem became an honorary Freeman of the City of Cardiff.

1929: Elected to the Jockey Club

In 1929, William James Tatem was elected to the Jockey Club.

April 1930: Death of Lady Glanely

In April 1930, Lady Glanely died after sustaining injuries in a car accident.

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.

July 1937: Pilton Carries Refugees from Aviles

On July 27, 1937, the steamship Pilton successfully carried refugees from Avilés to France.

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.

1939: Requisition of Lagrange Stables

In 1939, the Lagrange stables were requisitioned by the British Army.

1941: British flat racing Champion Owner

In 1941, William James Tatem was British flat racing Champion Owner.

June 1942: Death of Lord Glanely

In June 1942, Lord Glanely was killed during World War II in an air-raid in Weston-super-Mare at the age of 74. His titles became extinct due to having no surviving heir.