Hugh FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton facts for kids
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The Duke of Grafton
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The 11th Duke of Grafton, by Allan Warren
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
| In office 11 November 1970 – 11 November 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Charles FitzRoy, 10th Duke of Grafton |
| Succeeded by | House of Lords Act 1999 |
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Hugh Denis Charles FitzRoy
3 April 1919 Cape Town, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 7 April 2011 (aged 92) Euston Hall, Euston, Suffolk, England |
| Nationality | British |
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| Children | James FitzRoy, Earl of Euston Lady Henrietta St. George Lady Virginia FitzRoy Lord Charles FitzRoy Lady Olivia Monson |
| Parents | Charles FitzRoy, 10th Duke of Grafton Lady Doreen Buxton |
| Alma mater | Magdalene College, Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
Hugh Denis Charles FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton (born 3 April 1919 – died 7 April 2011) was an important British nobleman. He held the title of Duke of Grafton, which is a very old and respected family title in the United Kingdom. Before he became Duke in 1970, he was known as the Earl of Euston. His father was Charles FitzRoy, the 10th Duke of Grafton.
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Life and Achievements
Hugh FitzRoy was born in 1919 in Cape Town, South Africa. He came from a long line of important British families. He was a descendant of King Charles II of England through one of the King's sons.
Education and Military Service
He went to two famous schools: Eton College and Magdalene College at Cambridge University. After his studies, he joined the Grenadier Guards, a famous part of the British Army. From 1943, he worked as an Aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to the Viceroy of India, who was a high-ranking official representing the British King or Queen in India.
Protecting Historic Buildings
The Duke of Grafton spent much of his life working to save and protect old, important buildings. He was a leader in many groups that focused on this.
- He was the chairman and later the president of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. This group helps to keep old buildings from falling apart.
- He also led the Historic Churches Preservation Trust, which works to save old churches.
- He was involved with the Architectural Heritage Fund and the Church of England's Cathedral Advisory Commission.
- He also helped manage Sir John Soane's Museum, a museum in London.
From 1953, the Duke was a member of the Historic Buildings Council. This group advises the government on how to protect historic places. Before he became Duke, he worked for the National Trust. This organization protects important places and natural areas in England. He was also the vice-chairman of the National Portrait Gallery, a famous art museum.
He was also the chairman of the English part of ICOMOS, which is an international group that works to protect monuments and historical sites around the world.
Later Life
The Duke of Grafton lived at Euston Hall, a large historic house near Thetford in England. In 1976, he was made a Knight of the Garter. This is a very special honor given by the British monarch. He passed away in 2011 at his home, Euston Hall.
Family Life
On 12 October 1946, Hugh FitzRoy married Ann Fortune Smith. She later became the Mistress of the Robes to Queen Elizabeth II, which is a very important role in the royal household. They had five children:
- James Oliver Charles FitzRoy, Earl of Euston (1947–2009). He married Lady Clare Amabel Margaret Kerr and they had a son, Henry FitzRoy, 12th Duke of Grafton, and four daughters.
- Lady Henrietta Fortune Doreen FitzRoy (born 1949). She married Edward St. George.
- Lady Virginia Mary Elizabeth FitzRoy (born 1954). She married Lord Ralph Kerr and later remarried.
- Lord Charles Patrick Hugh FitzRoy (born 1957). He married Diana Miller-Stirling and they have two sons.
- Lady (Olivia) Rose Mildred FitzRoy (born 1963). She married Guy Monson and they have two daughters.
Images for kids
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The 11th Duke of Grafton outside Euston Hall
