George Howard, 13th Earl of Carlisle facts for kids
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The Earl of Carlisle
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| Born | 15 February 1949 |
| Political party | Liberal Democrat |
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| Relatives | Howard family |
| Education | Balliol College, Oxford |
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| Service | British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 9th/12th Royal Lancers |
George William Beaumont Howard, 13th Earl of Carlisle was born on 15 February 1949. He is also known as Viscount Morpeth, a title he held from 1963 to 1994. He is a British nobleman and politician.
In 1994, after his father passed away, he inherited several important titles. These included the Earl of Carlisle, Viscount Howard of Morpeth, and Baron Dacre of Gillesland. He also inherited the Scottish title Lord Ruthven of Freeland. From 1994 to 1999, he was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament.
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About the Earl of Carlisle
His Early Life and Education
George Howard went to Eton College, a famous school. He also studied at Balliol College, Oxford, and Newcastle Polytechnic. His father was Charles Howard, 12th Earl of Carlisle.
He is part of the well-known Howard family. This family is related to the Duke of Norfolk. He also has a claim to other old titles, like Baron Greystock and Baron Clifford.
Serving in the Army
George Howard became an officer in the British Army. He served in a regiment called the 9th/12th Royal Lancers. He later retired from the army with the rank of Major.
His Political Journey
Before he became an Earl, George Howard was known as Viscount Morpeth. He ran for Parliament several times but did not win. He was a candidate for the Liberal Democrats party. He tried to win seats in Easington in 1987 and Leeds West in 1992. He also ran in the European elections in 1989 for Northumbria.
After 1999, a new law meant that many hereditary peers, like him, lost their automatic right to a seat in the House of Lords. He has tried to get back into the House of Lords through special elections. His best result was in 2011, when he came second in a by-election.
Work with Baltic States
George Howard is very interested in the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). He has even lived in Tartu, Estonia, for some time. The President of Estonia recognized his work by making him a Knight 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana. This is a high honor.
He helped set up memorial plaques for 112 British servicemen. These soldiers died in 1919 helping the Baltic States gain their independence. These plaques are in many places. One was placed at Portsmouth Cathedral in 2005. Another was placed by HM The Queen during her visit to Tallinn in 2010.
Who Will Inherit the Title?
The person who is expected to inherit the earldom and other titles is his brother. His brother's name is The Hon. Philip Charles Wentworth Howard.
Awards and Honors
Knight 1st Class, Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
See also
- Castle Howard
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by George Howard, 13th Earl of Carlisle
