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Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon

1916 – 2008

British noble

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About Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon

Lived 1916 – 2008 (aged 92). Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon was a British.

Elizabeth Ivy Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton, OBE, DL (25 May 1916 – 16 September 2008), was the daughter of Alan Percy, 8th Duke of Northumberland (1880–1930) and his wife, Helen.

She was born as Lady Elizabeth Ivy Percy at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland and spent her youth between there, Albury House in Surrey and Syon House in Middlesex. She was married in 1937 to Douglas Douglas-Hamilton (the then Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale), who subsequently became the 14th Duke of Hamilton and 11th Duke of Brandon.

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Important facts

Born
25 May 1916, London
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 September 2008
Nationality
United Kingdom
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Elizabeth Ivy Percy, Lady Elizabeth Percy

Family & relationships

Spouse
Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon?

British noble (1916-2008)

When was Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon born?

Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon was born on 25 May 1916 in London.

When did Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon die?

Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon died on 16 September 2008.

What nationality was Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon?

Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon

· Wikidata: Q5362691

· DBpedia: Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton

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