Elizabeth Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon

For other people named Elizabeth Hamilton, see Elizabeth Hamilton (disambiguation).
Her Grace
The Duchess of Hamilton
Born (1916-05-25)25 May 1916
Died 16 September 2008(2008-09-16) (aged 92)
Spouse(s) Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton
Parents Alan Percy, 8th Duke of Northumberland
Helen Gordon-Lennox

Elizabeth Ivy Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Hamilton, OBE, DL (25 May 1916 – 16 September 2008),[1] was the daughter of Alan Percy, 8th Duke of Northumberland (1880–1930) and his wife, Helen.

She was born as Lady Elizabeth Ivy Percy at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland and spent her youth between there, Albury House in Surrey and Syon House in Middlesex. She was married in 1937 to Douglas Douglas-Hamilton (the then Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale), who subsequently became the 14th Duke of Hamilton and 11th Duke of Brandon.

References

  1. Ross, Shan (2008-09-17). "Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton dies at 92". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
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