Published 17:20 IST, November 3rd 2023
It's Controversial/ Who is Peregrine Pearson? All you need to know about Sophie Turner's alleged beau
Peregrine Pearson, known as Perry, is a 29-year-old British gentleman born into a wealthy family. His claim to fame is being the heir to the Cowdray Estate.
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Amid her divorce from Joe Jonas, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner seems to have found new love in a British aristocrat, Peregrine "Perry" Pearson. couple was recently captured sharing a kiss in Paris, sparking intrigue about this charming British heir. Let's explore life and background of Peregrine Pearson and his budding romance with Sophie Turner.
Introducing Peregrine "Perry" Pearson
Peregrine Pearson, known as Perry, is a 29-year-old British gentleman born into a wealthy family. His claim to fame is being heir to Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, Britain. Pearson family boasts a rich history in publishing and education industry, thanks to legacy of Peregrine's ancestor, Samuel Pearson. Samuel Pearson founded a renowned publishing company in 19th-century London, which went on to become world's largest education company and a major book publisher. Today, Pearson family is involved in various business ventures.
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Peregrine Pearson's family
Peregrine's parents are Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, also known as 4th Viscount Cowdray, and Marina Rose Cordle. Michael Pearson, also known as Viscount Cowdray, once dabbled in film industry during late 1960s, producing movies like Sympathy for Devil, featuring Rolling Stones, and Vanishing Point in 1971.
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Pearson family's business
Pearson family is well-regarded for ir involvement in publishing and education sector. Notably, Samuel Pearson founded Pearson plc, a multinational publishing and education company in 19th century. Pearson plc played a significant role in global education and publishing industry, providing educational materials, textbooks, assessment services, and educational technology to schools and universities worldwide. Cowdray Estate, in dition to its extensive land holdings, has expanded into diverse businesses, including a polo club, a farm shop, a café, a golf club, and cottages.
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Peregrine's future title
Peregrine Pearson, as eldest son of current Viscount Cowdray, Michael Pearson, is poised to inherit title, becoming 5th Viscount Cowdray. His far, Michael, has expressed his desire to pass on family legacy, including Cowdray Park Polo Club, Pearson plc, and more, to Peregrine and his or siblings.
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Peregrine's siblings
Peregrine Pearson's far, Viscount Cowdray, has five children. His son Sebastian was born out of wedlock and is not official heir. Peregrine is legitimate heir to title, and he has three sisters named Eliza, Emily, and Catrina, along with a bror named Montague. Eliza, previously married to Ned RocknRoll (now married to Kate Winslet), is currently married to Leif Kvaal, a Norwegian financier, and has three children. Emily is also married and has one child.
17:20 IST, November 3rd 2023