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Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond

1872 – 1971

British Duchess

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Lived 1872 – 1971 (aged 99). Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond was a British public figure.

Hilda Madeline Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond, Lennox, and Gordon (née Brassey; 16 June 1872 – 29 December 1971) was a British aristocrat, horticulturist, and philanthropist. She was known as Lady Settrington from 1893 to 1903, and as Countess of March from 1903–28.

She was born at 51 Queen's Gate, Kensington, the daughter of Henry Brassey, M.P. and Anna Harriet Stevenson (died 15 July 1898), and granddaughter of the railway pioneer Thomas Brassey. She married Charles Gordon-Lennox, Lord Settrington in 1893.

She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society in 1902, and in 1927 she became the first chairman of the National Gardens Scheme.

The Duchess was closely involved with the Soldiers', Sailors', and Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA). She was national vice-chairman of the charity from 1925–45 and acting national chairman from 1939–41. and a close friend of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, Lord Settrington (26 January 1899 – 24 August 1919) Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, 9th Duke of Lennox, 4th Duke of Gordon (5 February 1904 – 2 November 1989)

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Awards
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society
Also known as
Hilda Madeline Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond

Family & relationships

Spouse
Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 8th Duke of Richmond
Child
Frederick Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond

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Who was Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond?

British Duchess (1872-1971)

When was Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond born?

Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond was born on 16 June 1872 in London.

When did Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond die?

Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond died on 29 December 1971 in West Sussex.

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Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond was a public figure.

What nationality was Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond?

Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond was British.

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· Wikipedia: Hilda Gordon-Lennox, Duchess of Richmond

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