DCVO 1977 (CVO 1964); JP
Born 6 June 1914; d of late Comdr Francis Charles Cadogan, RN, and late Ruth Evelyn (née Howard, ...
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Abel Smith, Henriette Alice, (Lady Abel Smith), (6 June 1914–3 May 2005), an Extra Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen (formerly as HRH Princess Elizabeth), since 1987 (a Lady-in-Waiting, 1949–87)
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Aberdeen and Temair, June Marchioness of, ((Beatrice Mary) June Gordon) (29 Dec. 1913–22 June 2009)
CBE 1989 (MBE 1971); DL
Born 29 Dec. 1913; d of Arthur Paul Boissier, MA, and Dorothy Christina Leslie Smith; m 1939, David George Ian Alexander Gordon (later 4th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair, CBE, TD) (...
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Abergavenny, Marchioness of, (Mary Patricia Nevill) (20 Oct. 1915–22 Feb. 2005)
DCVO 1981 (CVO 1970)
Born 20 Oct. 1915; d of late Lt-Col John Fenwick Harrison, Royal Horse Guards, and Hon. Margery Olive Edith, d of 3rd Baron Burnham, DSO; ...
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Albemarle, Diana, Countess of, (Diana Cicely), (6 Aug. 1909–6 May 2013), Chairman: Development Commission, 1948–74; The Drama Board, 1964–78
DBE 1956
Born 6 Aug. 1909; oc of John Archibald Grove; m 1931, 9th Earl of Albemarle, MC (d 1979); one d; died 6 May 2013
Chairman: Development Commission, ...
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Amherst of Hackney, Baroness (2nd in line), (Mary Rothes Margaret Cecil) (25 April 1857–27 Dec. 1919)
OBE
Born 25 April 1857; d of 1st Baron Amherst of Hackney and Margaret Susan, o c of Adm. Robert Mitford; m 1885, Lord William Cecil; three ...
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Ampthill, the Dowager Lady Margaret, (8 Oct. 1874–12 Dec. 1957), formerly Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Mary
CI 1899; GCVO cr 1946; GBE cr 1918
Born 8 Oct. 1874; d of 6th Earl Beauchamp; m 1894, 2nd Baron Ampthill, GCSI, GCIE (...
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Anstey, Vera, (1889–26 Nov. 1976)
DSc (Econ.)
Born 1889; 2nd d of James and Mary Powell; m 1913, Percy L. Anstey (d 1920); one s one d; died...
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Aquino, Maria Corazón Cojuangco, (Cory), (25 Jan. 1933–31 July 2009), President of the Philippines, 1986–92
Born 25 Jan. 1933; d of late José and Demetria Cojuangco; m 1954, Benigno S. Aquino (d 1983); one s four d; died 31 July 2009
President of the Philippines, ...
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Archer Houblon, Mrs Doreen, (1899–1 Dec. 1977)
CVO 1969 (MVO 1954)
Born 1899; d of Lt-Col Walter Charles Lindsay, MVO, and Lady Kathleen Lindsay, OBE, d of 6th Earl of Carrick; ...
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Armitage, Ella Sophia, (1841–20 March 1931), author
Born Liverpool, 1841; d of S. M. Bulley, JP; m Rev. Elkanah Armitage (d 1929); one s one d; died 20 March 1931...
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Ashburton, Lady; (Louisa), (died 2 Feb. 1903)
Born d of Rt Hon. James Stewart-Mackenzie; m 1858, 2nd Baron Ashburton (d 1864); one d; died 2 Feb. 1903
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Baden-Powell, Lady, (Patience Hélène Mary Baden-Powell) (27 Oct. 1936–18 Dec. 2010)
CBE 1986; DL
Born 27 Oct. 1936; d of Mr and Mrs D. M. Batty, Zimbabwe; m 1963, 3rd Baron Baden-Powell; died 18 Dec. 2010
Vice President, The Girl Guides Association, ...
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Bagot, Theodosia, (Lady Bagot), (1865–21 Feb. 1940)
Born 1865; 3rd d of Sir John Leslie, 1st Bt; m 1st, 1885, Lt-Col Josceline FitzRoy Bagot, MP (d 1913); one s three d; son was Sir Alan Desmond Bagot, 1st Bt (...
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Balfour, Lady Frances, (1858–25 Feb. 1931)
LLD, DLitt
Born 1858; fifth d of 8th Duke of Argyll and Lady Elizabeth Leveson Gower, e d of 2nd Duke of Sutherland; m 1879, Col Eustace James Anthony (...
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Barbara, Agatha, (11 March 1923–4 Feb. 2002), social/welfare worker; President of the Republic of Malta, 1982–87; Chairperson, The Samaritans – Malta, since 1988
KUOM 1990
Born Zabbar, 11 March 1923; died 4 Feb. 2002
social/welfare worker; President of the Republic of Malta, 1982–87; Chairperson, The Samaritans – Malta, since ...
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Baring, Lady Rose (Gwendolen Louisa), (23 May 1909–2 Nov. 1993), Extra Woman of the Bedchamber to the Queen, since 1973
DCVO 1972 (CVO 1964)
Born 23 May 1909; er d of 12th Earl of Antrim and Margaret Isabel (d 1974), y d of late Rt Hon. John Gilbert Talbot; ...
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Basset, Lady Elizabeth, (5 March 1908–30 Nov. 2000), Extra Woman of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, 1959–81 and since 1993 (Woman of the Bedchamber, 1981–93)
DCVO 1989 (CVO 1976)
Born 5 March 1908; d of 7th Earl of Dartmouth, GCVO, TD and Ruperta, Countess of Dartmouth; m 1931, Ronald Lambart Basset (...
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Battersea, Lady; (Constance), (1843–22 Nov. 1931)
Born 1843; er d of Sir Anthony de Rothschild, 1st Bt, and Lady de Rothschild, née Monteflore; m 1877, Cyril Flower, 1st and last Baron Battersea (d 1907); ...
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Blatch, Baroness, (Emily May Blatch) (24 July 1937–31 May 2005)
CBE 1983; PC 1993
Born 24 July 1937; d of Stephen Joseph and Sarah Triggs; m 1963, John Richard Blatch, AFC; two s one d...
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Booth, Mrs Bramwell, (Florence Eleanor), (1861–10 June 1957)
Born Blaina, 1861; d of late Dr Soper, Plymouth; m 1882, (William) Bramwell Booth, CH (d 1929); two s five d; died 10 June 1957...
