Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa
The Marquess of Ailsa | |
|---|---|
Kennedy in January 1934 | |
| Born | 28 October 1882 Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 31 May 1957 (aged 74) |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Cooper (m. 1922) |
| Children | Archibald Kennedy |
| Father | Archibald Kennedy |
| Military career | |
| Service | Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa (28 October 1882 – 31 May 1957), styled Lord Angus Kennedy until 1 June 1956, was a Scottish engineer, peer, and chief of Clan Kennedy. He held the titles for exactly 365 days before his death.
Early life and education
Kennedy was born at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire,[1] the third son of Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa and his first wife, Hon. Evelyn Stuart. He was known as Lord Angus Kennedy until 1956.[2]
He was educated at Eton College.[2]
Career
Kennedy gained the rank of lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve[3][4] and the rank of captain in the Royal Air Force.[2]
Kennedy succeeded to the titles of 17th Earl of Cassillis, 19th Lord Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa & 6th Baron Ailsa on 1 June 1956.[2]
Personal life
He married Gertrude Millicent Cooper (daughter of Gervas Weir Cooper, of Wordwell Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk) on 28 January 1922 and they had one child:
- Archibald Kennedy, 7th Marquess of Ailsa (1925–1994)
Lord Ailsa died on 31 May 1957 and was succeeded in his titles by his only son, Archibald.[2]
References
- ^ "Births". Dundee Advertiser. 3 November 1882. p. 10. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Charles Mosley. Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition. Burke's Peerage and Baronetage.
- ^ "No. 28926". The London Gazette. 6 October 1914. p. 7917.
- ^ "No. 30091". The London Gazette. 25 May 1917. p. 5098.