Alexander Leslie-Melville, 14th Earl of Leven facts for kids
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Alexander Leslie-Melville, 14th Earl of Leven
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| Born | 13 May 1924 |
| Died | 7 April 2012 (aged 87) |
Alexander Robert Leslie-Melville, 14th Earl of Leven (born May 13, 1924 – died April 7, 2012) was a Scottish nobleman and soldier. An Earl is a noble title, and a peer is a member of the nobility. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant, which is a helper to the Lord Lieutenant, who represents the King or Queen in a county.
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Who Was Alexander Leslie-Melville?
Alexander Robert Leslie-Melville was an important figure in Scotland. He was known for his military service and his work in public life. He held a special title called the Earl of Leven, which was passed down in his family.
Early Life and Military Service
Alexander Leslie-Melville went to Eton College, a famous school in England. When he was older, he became a captain in the Coldstream Guards, a well-known part of the British Army. He bravely fought in the Second World War and was injured during his service.
Public Service and Leadership
After the war, Alexander Leslie-Melville took on many important roles. From 1951 to 1952, he was an Aide-de-camp to the Governor-General of New Zealand. An Aide-de-camp is like a personal assistant to a high-ranking official. The Governor-General is the King or Queen's representative in a country like New Zealand.
He also served his home area of Nairn in Scotland for many years.
- He was a Deputy Lieutenant of Nairn from 1961 to 1969.
- He then became the Lord Lieutenant of Nairn from 1969 to 1999. The Lord Lieutenant is the King or Queen's main representative in a county.
- From 1970 to 1974, he was the Chairman of the Nairn County Council, which helped manage local government.
- He was also the president of the British Ski and Snowboard Federation (BSSF), showing his interest in sports.
Family Life
Alexander Leslie-Melville married Susan Steuart-Menzies on April 30, 1953. They had three children together.
His Children and Grandchildren
- His eldest son, David Alexander Leslie Melville, Lord Balgonie, was born in 1954 and passed away in 2007. David married Julia Critchley in 1981.
- They had two children: Alexander Ian Leslie Melville, who became the 15th Earl of Leven in 1984, and Hon. Louisa Clare Leslie Melville, born in 1987.
- His daughter, Lady Jane Catherine Leslie Melville, was born in 1956. She married Philip Mark Gurney Hudson in 1977 and they have two daughters.
- His youngest son, Hon. Archibald Ronald Leslie Melville, was born in 1957. He married Julia Fox in 1987 and they have three daughters.
