Douglas Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose facts for kids
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The Duke of Montrose
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| Lord Lieutenant of Stirlingshire | |
| In office 18 July 1885 – 10 December 1925 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl of Dunmore |
| Succeeded by | The Viscount Younger of Leckie |
| Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland | |
| In office 1916–1917 |
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| Succeeded by | John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 30 December 1874 – 10 December 1925 Hereditary Peerage |
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| Preceded by | The 4th Duke of Montrose |
| Succeeded by | The 6th Duke of Montrose |
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Lord Douglas Graham
7 November 1852 London, England |
| Died | 10 December 1925 (aged 73) Park District, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Spouse | Violet Hermione Graham |
| Children | 5, including James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose and Lady Hermione Cameron |
| Parents | James Graham, 4th Duke of Montrose Hon. Caroline Horsley Beresford |
Douglas Beresford Malise Ronald Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose (born 7 November 1852 – died 10 December 1925) was an important Scottish nobleman and soldier. He held many important positions throughout his life.
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Early Life of Douglas Graham
Douglas Graham was born in London in 1852. He was the third son of the 4th Duke of Montrose. His two older brothers, both named James, sadly passed away young. This meant Douglas became the next in line to inherit his father's title.
He went to a famous school called Eton College. In 1874, when he was 22, he became the 5th Duke of Montrose after his father died.
A Career in the Military and Public Service
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The Duke of Montrose had a long and active career. He first joined the Coldstream Guards in 1872. Later, he moved to the 5th Royal Irish Lancers and then retired from regular service in 1878. However, he continued his military involvement.
He became a Colonel leading the 3rd Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He even fought in the Second Boer War in South Africa. For his bravery, he received a medal and two clasps.
In 1879, he was made a Knight of the Thistle. This is a very special award in Scotland. From 1917, he was the leader, or Chancellor, of this important order. During the First World War, he fought again with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He also served as the Captain-General of the Royal Company of Archers. This group is the King's Bodyguard for Scotland.
Key Roles in Government and Society
The Duke of Montrose also held several important public roles:
- He was an aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to three different monarchs: Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and George V.
- From 1885 to 1925, he was the Lord Lieutenant of Stirlingshire. This role meant he was the King's representative in that area of Scotland.
- He was the Hereditary Sheriff of Dumbartonshire. This was a traditional family role.
- He served as Lord Clerk Register from 1890 until his death. This person is in charge of Scotland's public records.
- In 1916 and 1917, he was the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This role involves representing the monarch at the Church of Scotland's main meeting.
- In 1900, he became the President of the Scotland Branch of the British Empire League.
Family Life
The Duke of Montrose married Violet Hermione Graham. Her father was Sir Frederick Ulric Graham. Together, they had five children:
- Commodore James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose (1878–1954): He later became the 6th Duke of Montrose.
- Lady Helen Violet Graham (1879–1945): She worked as a lady-in-waiting for Queen Elizabeth.
- Lady Hermione Emily Graham (1882–1978): She married Sir Donald Walter Cameron.
- Brigadier Lord Douglas Malise Graham (born 1883): He married Rachael Mary Holland.
- Captain Lord Alastair Mungo Graham (born 1886): He married Lady Meriel Olivia Bathurst.
The Duke of Montrose passed away in December 1925 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was buried at Buchanan Castle, and his son James became the next Duke.
