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Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne

1917 – 1944

British noble

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About Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne

Lived 1917 – 1944 (aged 27). Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne was a British military personnel and politician.

Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne (9 January 1917 – 20 August 1944 ) was a British nobleman and peer. He was the son of Henry Petty-FitzMaurice, 6th Marquess of Lansdowne.

He died aged 27, in Italy, killed in action during the Second World War. Captain Charles Hope Fitzmaurice Lansdowne served with the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps and died on 20 August 1944. Lord Lansdowne was unmarried and childless, and his titles passed to his cousin, George Petty-Fitzmaurice, as his younger brother had also been killed in action in Normandy

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Important facts

Born
9 January 1917
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 August 1944, Italy
Occupation
Military personnel, politician
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Eton College, Balliol College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords
Also known as
Charles Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne, Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne?

British noble (1917-1944)

When was Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne born?

Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne was born on 9 January 1917.

When did Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne die?

Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne died on 20 August 1944 in Italy.

What was Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne's occupation?

Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne?

Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Hope Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne

· Wikidata: Q1065765

· DBpedia: Charles Petty-Fitzmaurice, 7th Marquess of Lansdowne

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