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The Marquess of Lorne

1845–1914

Louise's husband, later Duke of Argyll, Governor General of Canada

Victoria and Albert's son-in-law

Facts

Born:
6 August 1845
Died:
2 May 1914 (aged 68)
  • At Albert's death (1861): aged 16
  • At Victoria's Golden Jubilee (1887): aged 41
  • At Victoria's death (1901): aged 55

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Family

Wife

Life in the Almanack

  1. 21 March 1871 Princess Louise marries the Marquess of Lorne – a rare case of a bridegroom not of royal blood aged 25

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