Giles Fox-Strangways, 6th Earl of Ilchester
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Giles Stephen Holland Fox-Strangways, 6th Earl of Ilchester GBE
, FSA
, DL
(31 May 1874 – 29 October 1959), styled Lord Stavordale until 1905, was a British
peer
and philanthropist
.
, by Lady Mary Eleanor Anne Dawson, daughter of Richard Dawson, 1st Earl of Dartrey
. He was educated at Eton
and Christ Church, Oxford
and was an officer in the Coldstream Guards
.
from 1931-59. He was also a Member of the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments from 1939-59 (and Chairman from 1943–59), President of the London Library
from 1940–52, President of the Royal Literary Fund
from 1941–51, President of the Roxburghe Club
in 1940 and a Steward of the Jockey Club
from 1937-40. Lord Ilchester was awarded for his work by being appointed a GBE
in 1950.
, on 25 January 1902. They had four children:
The Countess of Ilchester died in January 1956, aged 79. Lord Ilchester survived her by three years and died in October 1959, aged 85. His eldest son Henry succeeded in the earldom.
Order of the British Empire
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, FSA
Society of Antiquaries
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, DL
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
(31 May 1874 – 29 October 1959), styled Lord Stavordale until 1905, was a British
United Kingdom
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peer
Peerage
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and philanthropist
Philanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
.
Background and education
Fox-Strangways was the eldest child of Henry Fox-Strangways, 5th Earl of IlchesterHenry Fox-Strangways, 5th Earl of Ilchester
Henry Edward Fox-Strangways, 5th Earl of Ilchester PC , known as Henry Fox-Strangways until 1865, was a British peer and Liberal politician. He served as Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms under William Ewart Gladstone between January and February 1874.-Background and...
, by Lady Mary Eleanor Anne Dawson, daughter of Richard Dawson, 1st Earl of Dartrey
Richard Dawson, 1st Earl of Dartrey
Richard Dawson, 1st Earl of Dartrey KP , styled the Hon. Richard Dawson until 1827 and the Lord Cremorne from 1827 to 1866, was an Anglo-Irish Liberal, and later Liberal Unionist, politician....
. He was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
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and was an officer in the Coldstream Guards
Coldstream Guards
Her Majesty's Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, also known officially as the Coldstream Guards , is a regiment of the British Army, part of the Guards Division or Household Division....
.
Career
From 1922 to 1959, Lord Ilchester was a Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery (and Chairman from 1941–59) and of the British MuseumBritish Museum
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its...
from 1931-59. He was also a Member of the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments from 1939-59 (and Chairman from 1943–59), President of the London Library
London Library
The London Library is the world's largest independent lending library, and the UK's leading literary institution. It is located in the City of Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom....
from 1940–52, President of the Royal Literary Fund
Royal Literary Fund
The Royal Literary Fund is a benevolent fund set up to help published British writers in financial difficulties. It was founded by Reverend David Williams in 1790 and has received bequests and donations, including royal patronage, ever since...
from 1941–51, President of the Roxburghe Club
Roxburghe Club
The Roxburghe Club was formed on 17 June 1812 by leading bibliophiles, at the time the library of the Duke of Roxburghe was auctioned. It took 45 days to sell the entire collection. The first edition of Boccaccio's Decameron, printed by Chrisopher Valdarfer of Venice in 1471, was sold to the...
in 1940 and a Steward of the Jockey Club
Jockey Club
The Jockey Club is the largest commercial organisation in British horseracing. Although no longer responsible for the governance and regulation of the sport, it owns 14 of Britain's famous racecourses, including Aintree, Cheltenham and Newmarket, amongst other concerns such as the National Stud and...
from 1937-40. Lord Ilchester was awarded for his work by being appointed a GBE
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...
in 1950.
Family
Lord Ilchester married Lady Helen Vane-Tempest-Stewart, daughter of the 6th Marquess of LondonderryCharles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 6th Marquess of Londonderry
Charles Stewart Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 6th Marquess of Londonderry KG, GCVO, PC, DL, JP , styled Viscount Castlereagh between 1872 and 1884, was an Anglo-Irish Conservative politician, landowner and benefactor, who served in various capacities in the Conservative administrations of the late 19th and...
, on 25 January 1902. They had four children:
- (Edward) Henry Charles James, Lord Strangways, later 7th Earl of Ilchester
- Hon. John Denzil (1908–1961)
- Lady Mary Theresa (1903–1948), married Sir John HerbertJohn Arthur HerbertSir John Arthur Herbert GCIE was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom, and a colonial governor.He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the British Army in 1919. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Monmouth in Wales at a by-election in 1934. In that year, he was made an...
. - Lady (Mabel) Edith (b. 1918), married the 2nd Viscount WimborneIvor Guest, 2nd Viscount WimborneIvor Grosvenor Guest, 2nd Viscount Wimborne , was a British politician.-Biography:Wimborne was the son of Ivor Guest, 1st Viscount Wimborne, and his wife the Hon. Alice Katherine Sibell, daughter of Robert Grosvenor, 2nd Baron Ebury...
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The Countess of Ilchester died in January 1956, aged 79. Lord Ilchester survived her by three years and died in October 1959, aged 85. His eldest son Henry succeeded in the earldom.