Henry Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe
| Henry Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 July 1876 |
| Died | 29 September 1932 (aged 56) |
| Occupation | Peer, courtier |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Goelet |
| Children | George Victor Robert John Innes-Ker, 9th Duke of Roxburghe |
| Parent(s) |
James Henry Robert Innes-Ker, 7th Duke of Roxburghe Anne Emily Spencer-Churchill |
| Relatives |
Winston Churchill (first cousin) Ogden Goelet (father-in-law) Jose Collins (sister-in-law) |
Henry John Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe KT MVO (24 July 1876 – 29 September 1932) was a Scottish peer and courtier.
Early life
Henry John Innes-Ker was born on 24 July 1876. He was the son of James Henry Robert Innes-Ker, 7th Duke of Roxburghe and Anne Emily Spencer-Churchill. His first cousin was Winston Churchill.
Career
He succeeded as Duke of Roxburghe in 1892, and started his military career as a Lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards. In 1900, he served with the Household Cavalry composite regiment in South Africa during the Second Boer War. In March 1901, he was appointed an Aide-de-camp to the Duke of Cornwall and York during his colonial tour March–October 1901.[1] He later served in World War I, and was severely wounded.
He was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order in February 1901.[2] He was appointed a Knight of the Thistle in 1902, and served as Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle from 1926 until his death.
He served as the Lord Lieutenant of Roxburghshire from 1918 until his death. He was appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Company of Archers in 1930.
Personal life
He married Mary Goelet, daughter of the New York real-estate millionaire Ogden Goelet, on 10 November 1903, and had one child:
His sister-in-law was the actress Jose Collins.
Death
He died on 29 September 1932.
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27293. p. 1763. 12 March 1901.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27285. p. 1146. 15 February 1901.
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by The Lord Reay |
Lord Lieutenant of Roxburghshire 1918–1932 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Buccleuch |
| Preceded by The Duke of Montrose |
Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle 1926–1932 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Mar |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by James Innes-Ker |
Duke of Roxburghe 1892 – 1932 |
Succeeded by George Innes-Ker |
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| Edward VIII |
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| Elizabeth II | ||