Florence Bligh, Countess of Darnley
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Florence Rose Bligh Countess of Darnley, DBE
(18?? 30 August 1944) was the wife of Ivo Bligh, 8th Earl of Darnley
, son of John Stuart Bligh, 6th Earl of Darnley
and Lady Harriet Mary Pelham, on 9 February 1884.
She was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1919.
Children:
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(18?? 30 August 1944) was the wife of Ivo Bligh, 8th Earl of Darnley
Ivo Bligh, 8th Earl of Darnley
Ivo Francis Walter Bligh, 8th Earl of Darnley DL, JP , styled The Honourable Ivo Bligh until 1900, was a British cricketer who captained the English team in the first ever Test series against Australia with the Ashes at stake in 1882/83...
, son of John Stuart Bligh, 6th Earl of Darnley
Earl of Darnley
Earl of Darnley is a title that has been created three times, twice in the Peerage of Scotland and once in the Peerage of Ireland. The first creation in the Peerage of Scotland came in 1580 in favour of Esme Stewart, 1st Earl of Lennox. He was created Duke of Lennox at the same time. See the latter...
and Lady Harriet Mary Pelham, on 9 February 1884.
She was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1919.
Family
Husband:- Ivo Bligh, 8th Earl of DarnleyIvo Bligh, 8th Earl of DarnleyIvo Francis Walter Bligh, 8th Earl of Darnley DL, JP , styled The Honourable Ivo Bligh until 1900, was a British cricketer who captained the English team in the first ever Test series against Australia with the Ashes at stake in 1882/83...
(13 March 1859 10 April 1927)
Children:
- Esme Ivo Bligh, 9th Earl of Darnley (11 October 1886 29 May 1955)
- Lt.-Col. Hon. Noel Gervase Bligh (14 November 1888 1984)
- Lady Dorothy Violet Bligh (8 February 1893 19??)