Murray Beauclerk, 14th Duke of St Albans facts for kids
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The Duke of St Albans
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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 |
| Died | 22 April 2026 (aged 87) |
| 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 (born January 19, 1939, and passed away on April 22, 2026) was known as the 14th Duke of St Albans. A Duke is a very high-ranking noble title in the United Kingdom. Before becoming Duke in 1988, he was called the Earl of Burford. He was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament, from 1988 until a law changed how members were chosen in 1999.
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Murray Beauclerk: A British Duke
His Family History
Murray Beauclerk was the only child from his father's first marriage. His father was Charles Beauclerk, 13th Duke of St Albans. The family line of the Dukes of St Albans has a special connection to history. They are descendants of King Charles II of England and a famous actress named Nell Gwyn. Their son, Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans, was the first Duke. Murray Beauclerk was also an important member of the ancient De Vere family.
What He Did
Murray Beauclerk went to Tonbridge School when he was younger. After school, he studied hard and became a Chartered Accountant in 1962. A Chartered Accountant is a professional who helps people and businesses manage their money and taxes.
From 1989, he held an important role as Governor-General of the Royal Stuart Society. This group is interested in the history of the House of Stuart, a royal family that once ruled Britain. He was also a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Drapers' Company. These are old and respected titles in London, showing his connection to the city's traditions and trade guilds.
His Family Life
Murray Beauclerk married three times during his life.
His first marriage was to Rosemary Frances Scoones on January 31, 1963. They had two children:
- Lady Emma Caroline de Vere Beauclerk, born on July 22, 1963.
- Charles Beauclerk, 15th Duke of St Albans, born on February 22, 1965. He later became the 15th Duke.
After his first marriage ended in 1974, Murray Beauclerk married Cynthia Theresa Mary on August 29, 1974. This marriage ended in 2001.
In 1988, his father passed away. This meant Murray Beauclerk inherited the title and became the 14th Duke of St Albans.
He 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.
