Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster
Major General Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, (22 December 1951 – 9 August 2016), was a British landowner, businessman, philanthropist, Territorial Army general, and peer.
Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster | |
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 Photographed by Allan Warren in 1997 | |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
| Preceded by | The 5th Duke of Westminster |
| Succeeded by | Seat Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor 22 December 1951 Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland[1] |
| Died | 9 August 2016 (aged 64) Preston, Lancashire, England |
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| Residence | Eaton Hall, Cheshire |
| Awards | |
| Other titles | Earl Grosvenor (1967–1979) |
| Website | www.grosvenorestate.com |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1973–2012 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | North Irish Horse |
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The Duke died on 9 August 2016 after suffering a heart attack.
Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke Of Westminster Media
His Grace the 6th Duke of Westminster, Foundation Chancellor of the University of Chester 2005–2016
The Duke at his desk in 1988
The grave of the 6th Duke of Westminster
Ribbon of the Order of the Bath
Ribbon of an ordinary member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Baronet's Badge ribbon*Summary*Image sourced from 'Medals of the World' website: [1] Permission given by Megan Robertson to User:PalawanOz on 22 April 2007 for the use of this image in Wikipedia articles
OBE (Military) Ribbon
Venerable Order of Saint John (UK) ribbon. This vector version includes a miniature cross worn on ribbon. For example, see here
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon bar. United Kingdom.
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon bar. United Kingdom.
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References
- ↑ "Billionaire landowner and close friend of Prince Charles the Duke of Westminster dies aged 64 after sudden illness". The Telegraph. 9 August 2016. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/09/billionaire-landowner-the-duke-of-westminster-dies-aged-64-after/. Retrieved 12 August 2016.