Angus Campbell-Gray, 22nd Lord Gray facts for kids
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The Lord Gray
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1931 Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 29 April 2003 (aged 71) |
| Spouses | Patricia Alexander Cecilia Dimsdale |
| Children | Lucinda Campbell-Gray Iona Campbell-Gray Andrew Campbell-Gray, 23rd Lord Gray Cethlyn Campbell-Gray |
| Parents | Lindsay Campbell-Gray, Master of Gray Doreen McClymont Tubbs |
| Relatives | Ethel Gray-Campbell, 21st Lady Gray (paternal grandmother) |
| Education | Eton College |
| Occupation | Hereditary peer |
Angus Campbell-Gray, 22nd Lord Gray (born July 3, 1931 – died April 29, 2003) was a British nobleman. He held the title of the 22nd Lord Gray. He was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament, until 1999.
About Lord Gray
Angus Diarmid Ian Campbell-Gray was born on July 3, 1931. His birthplace was Kilconquhar, a town in Fife, Scotland.
His father was Major Lindsay Campbell-Gray. He was a veteran of World War I. He also trained horses for steeplechase races. His mother was Doreen McClymont Tubbs. Angus was 13 when his father passed away. His mother died when he was 17.
He went to school at Eton College. This famous school is located near Windsor.
His Work and Public Life
Angus Campbell-Gray started his career in advertising. He worked for a company called Mather & Crowther. He even helped design the label for HP Sauce bottles.
In 1956, he moved to Canada. There, he worked for the Bell Telephone Corporation. Later, he returned to Scotland. He became the owner of the Taynuilt Hotel in Argyll. He also owned a petrol station and worked there himself.
He became a "hereditary peer" in 1946. This means he inherited his title, Lord Gray, from his grandmother, Ethel Gray-Campbell, 21st Lady Gray. He held this title for over 50 years. As a hereditary peer, he had a seat in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is one of the two parts of the UK Parliament.
In 1977, he suggested a change to a law. This law later became the Scotland Act 1978. In 1999, a new law was proposed. It was called the House of Lords Act 1999. This law aimed to remove most hereditary peers from the House of Lords. Lord Gray argued that this new law went against an old agreement. This agreement allowed Scottish noblemen to sit in the House of Lords. A special committee looked into his concerns before the law was passed.
He was also featured in a TV show. It was a documentary called "The Lord's Tale." This show was about hereditary peers.
Lord Gray was involved in local events in Oban, Scotland. He helped with the Oban Games, which are local Highland games. He was also a steward for the Argyllshire Gathering. This is another important event in the area. He enjoyed foxhunting and took part in hunts in Ireland.
Family Life
Angus Campbell-Gray was married two times. His first wife was Patricia Alexander. They had four children together:
- Lucinda Campbell-Gray (born 1961)
- Iona Campbell-Gray (born 1962)
- Andrew Campbell-Gray, 23rd Lord Gray (born 1964)
- Cethlyn Campbell-Gray (born 1969)
His second wife was Cecilia Dimsdale. They did not have any children.
His Passing
Angus Campbell-Gray died on April 29, 2003. He was 71 years old. After his death, his son, Andrew, inherited his title. Andrew became the 23rd Lord Gray.
