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Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke

1886 – 1960

British noble (1886-1960); eldest child of Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom; grandson of Queen Victoria

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Lived 1886 – 1960 (aged 73). Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke was a British politician.

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Important facts

Born
23 November 1886, Windsor Castle
Birth century
19th century
Died
23 February 1960, Kensington Palace
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Wellington College, Britannia Royal Naval College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order; Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John
Also known as
Alexander Albert Mountbatten, Prince Alexander of Battenberg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke?

British noble (1886-1960); eldest child of Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom; grandson of Queen Victoria

When was Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke born?

Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke was born on 23 November 1886 in Windsor Castle.

When did Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke die?

Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke died on 23 February 1960 in Kensington Palace.

What was Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke's occupation?

Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke was a politician.

What nationality was Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke?

Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke

· Wikidata: Q337477

· DBpedia: Alexander Mountbatten, Marquess of Carisbrooke

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