Murray Beauclerk, 14th Duke of St Albans facts for kids
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The Duke of St Albans
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The Duke by Allan Warren
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
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Lord Temporal
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| In office 8 October 1988 – 11 November 1999 |
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| Preceded by | The 13th Duke of St Albans |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
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| Born | 19 January 1939 |
| Spouses |
Rosemary Scoones
(m. 1963; div. 1974)Cynthia Howard
(m. 1974; div. 2001)Gillian Northam
(m. 2002) |
| Children | Lady Emma Beauclerk Charles Beauclerk, Earl of Burford |
| Parents | Charles Beauclerk, 13th Duke of St Albans Nathalie Chatham Walker |
Murray de Vere Beauclerk, the 14th Duke of St Albans, was born on January 19, 1939. He is an English duke and was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament. He served there from 1988 until 1999. Before becoming Duke, he was known by the courtesy title of Earl of Burford from 1964 to 1988.
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Family Background
Who are the Duke's ancestors?
The 14th Duke of St Albans is the only child of Charles Beauclerk, the 13th Duke. His family line is quite famous! He is a direct descendant of King Charles II of England and a well-known actress named Nell Gwyn. Their son, Charles Beauclerk, became the 1st Duke of St Albans. This means the current Duke's family has a long and interesting history connected to the English royal family. He is also a senior member of the ancient De Vere family.
Education and Career
What did the Duke study?
Murray Beauclerk went to Tonbridge School in Kent, England. After his schooling, he continued his education and became a Chartered Accountant in 1962. This means he is an expert in managing money and financial records for businesses.
What is the Royal Stuart Society?
Since 1989, the Duke has been the Governor-General of the Royal Stuart Society. This is an organization that supports the idea of a monarchy, which means having a king or queen as the head of a country. He is also a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Drapers' Company, which are old and respected titles in London.
Marriages and Children
Who are the Duke's children?
Murray Beauclerk has been married three times. His first marriage was to Rosemary Frances Scoones on January 31, 1963. They had two children together:
- Lady Emma Caroline de Vere Beauclerk, born on July 22, 1963. She married David Craig Shaw Smellie in 1991.
- Charles Beauclerk, Earl of Burford, born on February 22, 1965.
After his first marriage ended, Murray Beauclerk married Cynthia Theresa Mary on August 29, 1974. This marriage ended in 2001.
In 1988, his father passed away, and Murray Beauclerk became the 14th Duke of St Albans.
The Duke married his third wife, Gillian Anita Northam, on December 14, 2002, in London.
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The Coat of Arms of the Duke of St Albans.
