Granville Gordon, 13th Marquess of Huntly facts for kids
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The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Huntly
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| Born | Granville Charles Gomer Gordon 4 February 1944 |
| Residence | Aboyne Castle |
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Jane Elizabeth Angela
(m. 1972; div. 1990)Catheryn Kindersley Milbourn
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| Parents | Douglas Gordon, 12th Marquess of Huntly The Hon. Mary Pamela Berry |
Granville Charles Gomer Gordon, born on February 4, 1944, is known as the 13th Marquess of Huntly. He is a very important Scottish nobleman, holding the highest rank of Marquess in Scotland. Before he became the Marquess in 1987, people called him the Earl of Aboyne.
From 1987 to 1999, he was a member of the House of Lords. This is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament. He held his seat because of his family's noble title.
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Early Life and Education
Granville Charles Gomer Gordon is the son of Douglas Gordon, 12th Marquess of Huntly. His mother was the Honourable Mary Pamela Berry. She was the daughter of Gomer Berry, who was the 1st Viscount Kemsley.
He went to a famous school called Gordonstoun School. This school is in Scotland.
His Role as Marquess
In 1987, Granville Gordon became the Marquess of Huntly. This happened after his father passed away. His father had inherited the title from his own great-uncle, Charles Gordon, 11th Marquess of Huntly.
As a Marquess, he sometimes spoke in the House of Lords. However, a new law in 1999 changed things. This law meant that most noblemen could no longer automatically have a seat in Parliament. So, he lost his seat in the House of Lords.
He is also the official leader, or "Chief," of Clan Gordon. This is a large and historic Scottish clan.
Family Life
Lord Huntly has been married twice.
First Marriage
In 1972, he married Jane Elizabeth Angela Gibb. They had three children together:
- Alastair Gordon, who is known as the Earl of Aboyne. He was born in 1973. In 2004, he married Sophia Cunningham.
- Lady Amy Jane Gordon, born in 1975.
- Lady Lucy Yoskyl Gordon, born in July 1979.
Lord Huntly and Jane Elizabeth Angela divorced in 1990.
Second Marriage
In 1991, Lord Huntly married Catheryn Milbourn. Her maiden name was Kindersley. Catheryn is the eldest daughter of Gay Kindersley.
Lord and Lady Huntly had one daughter together:
- Lady Rose Marie-Louise Gordon, born in 1993.
Their family home is Aboyne Castle. This historic castle is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Important Titles
Since 1987, Granville Charles Gomer Gordon holds several important titles. These titles show his place in Scottish history and nobility.
His main titles include:
- The 13th Marquess of Huntly. This is a Scottish title created in 1599.
- The 9th Earl of Aboyne. This is another Scottish title, created in 1660.
- The 5th Baron Meldrum. This is a title from the United Kingdom, created in 1815.
