Rosalind Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn facts for kids
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The Duchess of Abercorn
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The Duchess of Abercorn in 1914.
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| Born | 26 February 1869 London, England
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| Died | 18 January 1958 (aged 88) Westminster, London, England
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| Children | Lady Mary Gilmour Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer Lady Katherine Seymour James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Abercorn Lord Claud Hamilton |
| Parent(s) | Charles George Bingham, 4th Earl of Lucan Lady Cecilia Catherine Gordon-Lennox |
Dame Rosalind Cecilia Caroline Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn (born 26 February 1869 – died 18 January 1958) was an important British noblewoman. She was known as the Duchess of Abercorn because of her marriage. She was also the great-grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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About Her Family and Life
Rosalind was born on 26 February 1869 in London, England. Her parents were Charles George Bingham, 4th Earl of Lucan and Lady Cecilia Catherine Gordon-Lennox.
She married James, Marquess of Hamilton, on 1 November 1894. He was the oldest son of The 2nd Duke of Abercorn. Their wedding took place at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge in London.
Rosalind and James had five children together:
- Lady Mary Cecilia Rhodesia Hamilton (1896–1984). She married twice and had children.
- Lady Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Hamilton (1897–1972). She married Albert Edward John Spencer in 1919. They had a daughter and a son. Their son was the grandfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.
- Lady Katherine Hamilton (1900–1985). She was a bridesmaid at a royal wedding in 1923. This was the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (who later became King George VI) and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.
- Sir James Edward Hamilton, 4th Duke of Abercorn (1904–1979).
- Lord Claud David Hamilton (1907–1968). He worked as a lawyer.
Helping the Community
The Duchess of Abercorn was very involved in helping others. When she and her husband left Northern Ireland in 1945, people said she was loved for her willingness to help. She supported many charities and groups that benefited the community.
Girl Guides Leader
Rosalind was a leader in the Girl Guides movement in Ulster (Northern Ireland).
- From 1921 to 1925, she was the Deputy Chief Commissioner.
- In 1925, she started a special fund called the "Duchess of Abercorn's Fund for Girl Guides".
- She became the Chief Commissioner of Ulster Girl Guides in 1926. She held this important role until 1945.
- In 1937, she received the Silver Fish Award. This is the highest honor an adult can get in Girl Guiding.
Helping During War
During World War II, the Duchess of Abercorn started the "Ulster Gift Fund" in 1939. This fund worked with the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance. It helped organize 214 Hospital Supply Depots. These depots made over 3,500 supplies for the war effort. They also made warm items like socks, mufflers, mittens, and helmets for soldiers.
Other Community Roles
- From 1912 to 1922, she was the Vice-President of the Ulster Women's Unionist Association.
- In 1936, she became the President of the Ulster Group of the Overseas in London.
Special Awards and Honors
Rosalind, Duchess of Abercorn, received several important honors.
- In 1936, she was given the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE). This is a very high honor in the United Kingdom.
- In 1944, she received an honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast. This means the university recognized her achievements by giving her the title of Doctor of Laws (LLD).
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