Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa

Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa (28 October 1882 – 31 May 1957), styled Lord Angus Kennedy until 1 June 1956, was a Scottish engineer, peer, and chief of Clan Kennedy. He held the titles for exactly 365 days before his death.

Early life and education Kennedy was born at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, the third son of Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa and his first wife, Hon. Evelyn Stuart. He was known as Lord Angus Kennedy until 1956. and the rank of captain in the Royal Air Force.

Personal life He married Gertrude Millicent Cooper (daughter of Gervas Weir Cooper, of Wordwell Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk) on 28 January 1922 and they had one child:

Archibald Kennedy, 7th Marquess of Ailsa (1925–1994)

Lord Ailsa died on 31 May 1957 and was succeeded in his titles by his only son, Archibald.