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Lord George Charles Gordon-Lennox (né Lennox; 22 October 1829 – 22 February 1877), was a British Conservative politician.
Lord George Gordon-Lennox | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Lymington | |
| In office 1860-1874 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1829 |
| Died | 22 February 1877 (aged 47) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Minnie Palmer (m. 1875) |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Charles Gordon-Lennox (brother) Henry Lennox (brother) Alexander Gordon-Lennox (brother) |
Background
editGordon-Lennox was the fifth son of Charles Gordon-Lennox, 5th Duke of Richmond and Lady Caroline, daughter of Field Marshal Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey. Charles Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond, Lord Henry Lennox and Lord Alexander Gordon-Lennox were his elder brothers. George was born with the surname Lennox; when his father inherited the Gordon estates from his uncle, the father took the surname Gordon-Lennox for himself and his issue, by royal licence dated 9 August 1836.[1]
Political career
editGordon-Lennox sat as Member of Parliament for Lymington between 1860 and 1874. He was also a Lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards.
Family
editGordon-Lennox married Minnie Augusta, daughter of William Henry Palmer and widow of Edwin Adolphus Cook, in 1875. They had no children. He died in February 1877, aged 47. Lady George Gordon-Lennox remained a widow until her death in September 1913.
References
edit- ^ "No. 19409". The London Gazette. 12 August 1836. p. 1441.