Lawrence Dundas, 1st Marquess of Zetland

Lawrence Dundas, 1st Marquess of Zetland, KT, PC (16 August 1844 – 11 March 1929), known as Lawrence Dundas until 1873 and as the Earl of Zetland from 1873 to 1892, was a British Conservative politician and statesman. He was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland between 1889 and 1892. Zetland was born in London, the son of the Hon. John Charles Dundas, younger son of Lawrence Dundas, 1st Earl of Zetland. His mother was Margaret Matilda, daughter of James Ta... more

Date of birth:

  • Aug 16, 1844

Date of death:

  • Mar 11, 1929 (age 84 years)

Profession:

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Chivalric Order Member

Belongs to Order:

Order From To
  • 1900
  • 1929
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