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The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Huntly
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| Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms | |
| In office 21 January 1881 – 27 June 1881 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
| Preceded by | The Earl Fife |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Carrington |
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| Born | 5 March 1847 Orton Longueville, near Peterborough |
| Died | 20 February 1937 (aged 89) Orton Longueville |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouses | Amy Brooks (d. 1920) Charlotte Fallon (d. 1939) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Charles Gordon, the 11th Marquess of Huntly (born March 5, 1847 – died February 20, 1937), was an important Scottish politician. He was known by different titles during his life, first as Lord Strathavon and later as Earl of Aboyne. He was a member of the Liberal Party. Charles Gordon worked with a famous Prime Minister named William Ewart Gladstone. He even held a special job as the Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms for a few months in 1881.
Early Life and Education
Charles Gordon was the son of the 10th Marquess of Huntly. His mother was Maria Antoinette. When he was just sixteen years old, in 1863, he became the Marquess of Huntly.
He went to two well-known schools. First, he studied at Eton. After that, he continued his education at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Political Career and Public Service
Charles Gordon had an active career in politics. In 1870, he became a Lord-in-waiting. This was a role where he helped the government in the House of Lords. He served in this position for the Liberal government led by Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. He held this job until 1873.
Later, from January to June 1881, he took on an even more important role. He became the Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms. This meant he was the chief whip for the government in the House of Lords. He served during Gladstone's second time as Prime Minister. In 1881, he also became a member of the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the King or Queen.
Beyond his work in government, Lord Huntly was also involved in education. He served as the Lord Rector of the University of Aberdeen several times. This was a special role at the university. He held this position in 1890, 1893, and 1896.
He also enjoyed writing and editing. He wrote books called Auld Acquaintances and Milestones. He also helped put together a book called Records of Aboyne. He was also a member of the local council in Huntingdonshire.
Family Life
Lord Huntly was married twice. His first wife was Amy, the daughter of Sir William Cunliffe Brooks, 1st Baronet. They got married in 1869. Amy passed away in 1920.
A few years later, in 1922, he married Charlotte Isabella. She was the daughter of John H. Fallon and had been married before to James McDonald. Charles Gordon did not have any children from either of his marriages.
Lord Huntly lived to be 89 years old. He passed away in February 1937. After his death, his great-nephew, Douglas Gordon, became the next Marquess of Huntly. His second wife, Charlotte, the Marchioness of Huntly, died in May 1939.
