Walter Hore-Ruthven, 10th Lord Ruthven of Freeland facts for kids
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The Lord Ruthven of Freeland and of Gowrie
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| Born | 6 June 1870 |
| Died | 16 April 1956 (aged 85) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | 1887–1934 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | London District (1924–28) Bangalore Brigade (1920–23) 1st Guards Brigade (1919) 120th Brigade (1918) 1st Battalion, Scots Guards (1914–15) |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (10) |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Leslie Lampson |
| Children | Bridget, Jean, Alison, and Margaret |
Walter Patrick Hore-Ruthven (born June 6, 1870 – died April 16, 1956) was an important officer in the British Army. He was known as the Master of Ruthven for most of his life. He reached the rank of Major General.
From 1924 to 1928, he was in charge of the Brigade of Guards and the London District. After that, he served as the Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey until 1934.
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Early Life and Family
Walter Patrick Hore-Ruthven was born in 1870. His father was Walter James Hore-Ruthven, who held the titles of 9th Lord Ruthven of Freeland and 1st Baron Ruthven of Gowrie. His mother was Lady Caroline Annesley Gore.
Walter went to a famous school called Eton College.
Military Career
Walter began his army career very young. In 1887, when he was just 17, he became a second lieutenant in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. This was his first step in becoming an officer.
In 1891, he moved to a regular army unit, the Scots Guards. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1896 and then to captain in 1899.
Serving in Wars
Walter fought in the Second Boer War in South Africa. He was part of the Battle of Magersfontein in December 1899. This was a tough battle where the British forces faced many challenges. His bravery was noted in official reports.
Later, he served in the First World War, which was a very large global conflict.
After the Wars
After the First World War, Walter continued to rise in the army. He became the Commander of the Bangalore Brigade in India.
In 1924, he was given a very important role: Major-General commanding the Brigade of Guards and General Officer Commanding London District. This meant he was in charge of protecting London and leading some of the most famous soldiers.
In 1929, he took on a different kind of leadership role. He became the Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey, which is one of the Channel Islands. He retired from service in 1935.
Personal Life
In 1895, Walter married Jean Leslie Lampson. They had four daughters:
- Bridget Helen Hore-Ruthven (1896–1982)
- Jean Elizabeth St. Loe Hore-Ruthven (1898–1960)
- Alison Mary Hore-Ruthven (1902–1974)
- Margaret Leslie Hore-Ruthven (1902–1970)
After Jean Lampson passed away in 1952, Lord Ruthven married Judith Gordon Bell.
Titles and Family History
Walter's family name and titles came from his great-grandfather, Walter Hore. He married a Scottish noblewoman named Mary Ruthven, Lady Ruthven of Freeland. To honor her family, Walter Hore legally changed his last name to Hore-Ruthven.
Walter Patrick Hore-Ruthven held two main titles during his life:
- The Master of Ruthven (from 1870 to 1921)
- Major General the Lord Ruthven of Freeland CB CMG DSO (from 1921 to 1956)
His title, Lord Ruthven of Freeland, could be passed down to female family members. Today, his great-grandson, George Howard, 13th Earl of Carlisle, holds this title.
