Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 15th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne

About

British peer (1884-1949); elder brother of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; uncle of Elizabeth II

Quick Facts

Name: Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 15th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
Born: 1884-09-22
Died: 1949-05-25
Citizenship: United Kingdom / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace: St Paul's Walden Bury

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseDorothy Osborne1908-11-21 — 1946-06-18

Family

FatherClaude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
MotherCecilia Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne
SiblingViolet Bowes-Lyon
SiblingMary Elphinstone, Lady Elphinstone
SiblingJohn Bowes-Lyon

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

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Facts retrieved 31 Oct 2026, 09:51 UTC.