John Bligh, 6th Earl of Darnley facts for kids
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The Earl of Darnley
DL
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
John Stuart Bligh
16 April 1827 |
| Died | 14 December 1896 (aged 69) |
| Spouses |
Lady Harriet Mary Pelham
(after 1850) |
| Relations | Edward Vesey Bligh (brother) Henry Bligh (brother) |
| Parents | Edward Bligh, 5th Earl of Darnley Hon. Emma Jane Parnell |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | West Kent Yeomanry |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
John Stuart Bligh, 6th Earl of Darnley (born April 16, 1827 – died December 14, 1896) was a British nobleman. He held the title of Lieutenant Colonel and was a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) for Kent. From 1831 to 1835, he was known as Lord Clifton. He was also the lord of the Manor of Cobham, Kent.
Who Was John Stuart Bligh?
John Stuart Bligh was the oldest son of Edward Bligh, 5th Earl of Darnley. His mother was Emma Jane Parnell. She was the daughter of Henry Parnell, 1st Baron Congleton. John had several brothers and sisters. These included Edward Vesey Bligh and Henry Bligh.
He went to Christ Church, Oxford University in 1845. He earned his first degree in 1848. Later, he received his master's degree in 1869.
Did He Play Cricket?
Yes, John Stuart Bligh was an amateur cricket player. He played one important match in 1848. This was for the Gentlemen of Kent team. They played against the Gentlemen of England in Canterbury.
In this match, he did not score any runs in the first part of the game. In the second part, he scored 2 runs.
What Was His Career Like?
John Stuart Bligh became the Earl of Darnley in 1835. This happened after his father passed away. In 1847, he was made a Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Kent. This role involves helping the Lord-Lieutenant of a county.
He also had a military career. In 1848, he became a captain in the Cobham Troop. This was part of the Queen's Own West Kent Yeomanry. He was promoted to major in 1859. By 1863, he became a Lieutenant Colonel. He retired from the Yeomanry in 1874. He was allowed to keep his rank.
His Family Life
In 1850, Lord Darnley married Lady Harriet Mary Pelham. She was the daughter of Henry Pelham, 3rd Earl of Chichester. Together, they had eight children.
- Edward Bligh, 7th Earl of Darnley (1851–1900)
- Lady Edith Louisa Mary Bligh (1853–1904)
- Lady Kathleen Susan Emma Bligh (1854–1928)
- Ivo Bligh, 8th Earl of Darnley (1859–1927)
- Lady Alice Isabella Harriet Bligh (1860–1943)
- Hon. Arthur Frederick Pelham Bligh (1865–1924)
- Lady Mary Rose Florence Bligh (1868–1896)
- Lady Constance Violet Lucy Bligh (born 1869)
Lord Darnley passed away on December 14, 1896. His oldest son, Edward, became the next Earl of Darnley.
