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David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie

1856 – 1900

Scottish peer

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Lived 1856 – 1900 (aged 44). David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie was a British military personnel, david Ogilvy and scottish peer.

Lieutenant-Colonel David Stanley William Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie (20 January 1856 – 11 June 1900) was a Scottish peer and soldier.

He was born at Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He was the third child and elder son of David Ogilvy, 10th Earl of Airlie, and The Hon. Henrietta Blanche Stanley.

Marriage and family On 19 January 1886 he married Lady Mabell Frances Elizabeth Gore, daughter of Arthur Gore, 5th Earl of Arran, and Lady Edith Elizabeth Jocelyn at St George's, Hanover Square, London, England. In December 1897 he gained the rank of lieutenant colonel in the service of the 12th Royal Lancers. ). Taking part in the advance to relieve Kimberley, he was again mentioned in despatches by Lord Roberts (31 March 1900 ), and for gallantry at Modder River. He was again wounded near Brandfort.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Balliol College, Eton College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords
Also known as
Lt. Col. David William Stanley Ogilvy

Family & relationships

Spouse
Mabell Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie
Child
David Ogilvy, 12th Earl of Airlie
Parent
David Ogilvy, 10th Earl of Airlie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie?

Scottish peer (1856-1900)

When was David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie born?

David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie was born on 20 January 1856 in Florence.

When did David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie die?

David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie died on 11 June 1900 in Pretoria.

What was David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie's occupation?

David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie was a military personnel, david Ogilvy and scottish peer.

What nationality was David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie?

David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie

· Wikidata: Q7615162

· DBpedia: David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie

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