Barbara Abney-Hastings, 13th Countess of Loudoun
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Barbara Huddleston Abney-Hastings, 13th Countess of Loudoun (1919–2002), was a Scottish countess.
Loudoun was the oldest daughter of Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston and Edith Abney-Hastings, 12th Countess of Loudoun
, great-great-great-granddaughter of Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings
.
Her only brother, Ian Huddleston Abney-Hastings, styled Lord Mauchline (1918–1944), was killed in Italy in World War II, so as the oldest sister Barbara succeeded in the earldom in 1960. She lived in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
in Leicestershire, England. She was a member of the House of Lords
until 1999 when the right of hereditary peers to sit in the Lords was abolished, and was a cross-bencher
, concerned with social justice
.
On her mother's side, she was descended from and heir-general of George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence
. Her other notable ancestors include Mary Tudor, Queen of France, Lady Mary Boleyn
, King James IV of Scotland
, William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
. She was also descended from ancient Scottish nobility.
Lady Loudoun was married three times. She married firstly Captain Walter Strickland Lord in 1939. They had one child:
She married secondly Captain Gilbert Frederick Greenwood in 1945. They had two children:
She married thirdly Peter Griffiths in 1954. They had three children:
When she died, she was succeeded by her oldest son.
Loudoun was the oldest daughter of Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston and Edith Abney-Hastings, 12th Countess of Loudoun
Edith Abney-Hastings, 12th Countess of Loudoun
Edith Maud Abney-Hastings, 12th Countess of Loudoun was a British peeress.-Family:She was the first daughter and coheiress of Hon...
, great-great-great-granddaughter of Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings
Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings
Francis Edward Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings KG PC , styled The Honourable Francis Rawdon from birth until 1762 and as The Lord Rawdon between 1762 and 1783 and known as The Earl of Moira between 1793 and 1816, was an Irish-British politician and military officer who served as...
.
Her only brother, Ian Huddleston Abney-Hastings, styled Lord Mauchline (1918–1944), was killed in Italy in World War II, so as the oldest sister Barbara succeeded in the earldom in 1960. She lived in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, — Zouch being pronounced "Zoosh" — often shortened to Ashby, is a small market town and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, England, within the National Forest. It is twinned with Pithiviers in north-central France....
in Leicestershire, England. She was a member of the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
until 1999 when the right of hereditary peers to sit in the Lords was abolished, and was a cross-bencher
Cross-bencher
A crossbencher is an independent or minor party member of some legislatures, such as the British House of Lords and Australian Senate. They take their name from the crossbenches, between and perpendicular to the government and opposition benches, where crossbenchers sit in the chamber; compare...
, concerned with social justice
Social justice
Social justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. The term and modern concept of "social justice" was coined by...
.
On her mother's side, she was descended from and heir-general of George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence
George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence
George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence, 1st Earl of Salisbury, 1st Earl of Warwick, KG was the third son of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, and Cecily Neville, and the brother of kings Edward IV and Richard III. He played an important role in the dynastic struggle known as the Wars of the...
. Her other notable ancestors include Mary Tudor, Queen of France, Lady Mary Boleyn
Mary Boleyn
Mary Boleyn , was the sister of English queen consort Anne Boleyn and a member of the Boleyn family, which enjoyed considerable influence during the reign of King Henry VIII of England...
, King James IV of Scotland
James IV of Scotland
James IV was King of Scots from 11 June 1488 to his death. He is generally regarded as the most successful of the Stewart monarchs of Scotland, but his reign ended with the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Flodden Field, where he became the last monarch from not only Scotland, but also from all...
, William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley , KG was an English statesman, the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign, twice Secretary of State and Lord High Treasurer from 1572...
. She was also descended from ancient Scottish nobility.
Lady Loudoun was married three times. She married firstly Captain Walter Strickland Lord in 1939. They had one child:
- Michael Abney-Hastings, 14th Earl of LoudounMichael Abney-Hastings, 14th Earl of LoudounMichael Edward Abney-Hastings, 14th Earl of Loudoun is a British Australian, who is most noted due to the documentary Britain's Real Monarch, which alleges him to be the rightful monarch of England instead of Queen Elizabeth II...
(b. 1942).
She married secondly Captain Gilbert Frederick Greenwood in 1945. They had two children:
- Lady Selina Mary Greenwood (b. 1946).
- Hon. Frederick James Greenwood (b. 1949).
She married thirdly Peter Griffiths in 1954. They had three children:
- Lady Margaret Maud Abney-Hastings (b. 1956).
- Lady Mary Joy Abney-Hastings (b. 1957).
- Lady Clare Louise Abney-Hastings (b. 1958).
When she died, she was succeeded by her oldest son.