
William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp
About
British Liberal politician and Governor of New South Wales (1872-1938)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp
- Born
- 1872-02-20
- Died
- 1938-11-14
- Occupation
- politician / aristocrat / governor
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- London
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLady Lettice GrosvenorFrom 1902-07-26
Family
- FatherFrederick Lygon, 6th Earl Beauchamp
- MotherMary Catherine Stanhope
- SiblingMargaret Russell, Baroness Ampthill
- SiblingMaud Hoare
- SiblingMary Trefusis
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Knight of the Garter | Received |
| 1899 | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George | Received |
Education
- Christ Church
- Eton College1885 — 1890
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q2470852 ↗
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