About Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox
Lived 1847 – 1921 (aged 74). Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox was a military personnel.
Colonel Lord Algernon Charles Gordon-Lennox (19 September 1847 – 3 October 1921) was a British aristocrat and military officer.
Life Gordon-Lennox was educated at Eton. He served in the Royal Navy between 1862 and 1865. In 1867, he joined 1st Life Guards and, in 1867, transferred to Grenadier Guards. He served with 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards in Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882. He was the Aide-de-Camp to Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, 1883–95. He served in South Africa in 1900 as Military Secretary to Sir Alfred Milner, and latterly on the staff of Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard.
Family Gordon-Lennox was born to Charles Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond and Frances Harriett Greville, daughter of Algernon Greville. Blanche Gordon-Lennox would later be appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1919.
The couple had one child: Ivy Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland.
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Who was Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox?
British Army colonel (1847-1921)
When was Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox born?
Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox was born on 19 September 1847 in Goodwood House.
When did Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox die?
Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox died on 3 October 1921 in Capri.
What was Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox's occupation?
Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox was a military personnel.
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