Louisa Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch
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Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton (26 August 1836 – 16 March 1912) was the daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
. In 1884, she became the Duchess of Buccleuch and Duchess of Queensberry, the wife of William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry
. She was the paternal grandmother of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
and of Lady Marian Louisa Montagu Douglas Scott
, also she was the maternal great-grandmother of Prince William of Gloucester
, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
and also of Sarah, Duchess of York
.
and Lady Louisa Jane Russell, daughter of Sir John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford
.
She married William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith on Tuesday 22 November 1859 in London
. Lord Dalkeith was the eldest son of the Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch and his wife Lady Charlotte Thynne.. They had six sons and two daughters:
from 1885 – 1892 (Conservative), and again from 1895 – 1901. She was appointed Mistress of the Robes to Queen Alexandra
in 1901 (Conservative), a position in which she served until her death in 1912.
She was buried on Wednesday 20 March 1912 in the Buccleuch family crypt in St. Mary's Church, Dalkeith Palace, Midlothian, Scotland.
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn KG PC , styled Viscount Hamilton from 1814 to 1818 and the Marquess of Abercorn from 1818 to 1868, was a British Conservative politician and statesman who twice served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.In 1860, The Times noted that Hamilton was one of only three to...
. In 1884, she became the Duchess of Buccleuch and Duchess of Queensberry, the wife of William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry
William Montagu-Douglas-Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch
William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry KG KT PC JP DL was a Scottish Member of Parliament and peer. He was the paternal grandfather of HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, and the maternal great-grandfather of HRH Prince William of...
. She was the paternal grandmother of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester was a member of the British Royal Family, the wife and then widow of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of George V and Queen Mary.The daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry, Scotland’s largest landowner, her brothers Walter and...
and of Lady Marian Louisa Montagu Douglas Scott
Marian Louisa Montagu Douglas Scott
Marian Louisa Elmhirst, Lady Elmhirst was the first daughter born to Lord Herbert Montagu Douglas Scott and Marie Edwards...
, also she was the maternal great-grandmother of Prince William of Gloucester
Prince William of Gloucester
Prince William of Gloucester was a member of the British Royal Family, a grandson of George V.-Early life:...
, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is a member of the British Royal Family. Prince Richard is the youngest grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary. He has been Duke of Gloucester since his father's death in 1974. He is currently 20th in the line of succession...
and also of Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996...
.
Early Life, Marriage, & Family
Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton was born on Friday 26 August 1836 at Brighton, Sussex, England, the third child of fourteen born to His Grace Sir James Hamilton, 1st Duke of AbercornJames Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn KG PC , styled Viscount Hamilton from 1814 to 1818 and the Marquess of Abercorn from 1818 to 1868, was a British Conservative politician and statesman who twice served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.In 1860, The Times noted that Hamilton was one of only three to...
and Lady Louisa Jane Russell, daughter of Sir John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford
John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford
John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford KG, PC, LLD, FSA , known as Lord John Russell until 1802, was a British Whig politician and notably served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in the Ministry of All the Talents...
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She married William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith on Tuesday 22 November 1859 in London
London
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. Lord Dalkeith was the eldest son of the Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch and his wife Lady Charlotte Thynne.. They had six sons and two daughters:
- Walter Henry Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith (17 January 1861 – 18 September 1886)
- John Charles Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of BuccleuchJohn Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of BuccleuchJohn Charles Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of Buccleuch and 9th Duke of Queensberry KT GCVO was a Scottish Member of Parliament and peer.-Early life, marriage and family:...
(30 March 1864 – 19 October 1935) - Lord George William Montagu Douglas Scott (31 August 1866 – 23 February 1947), married 30 April 1903 Lady Elizabeth Emily Manners (daughter of John Manners, 7th Duke of RutlandJohn Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland|-...
and Janetta Hughan) and had issue - Lord Henry Francis Montagu Douglas Scott (15 January 1868 – 19 April 1945)
- Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas ScottLord Herbert Montagu Douglas ScottLieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, [K.St.J] DSO, CMG , was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry and Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton.Lord Herbert Andrew was a great-grandfather to Sarah, Duchess of...
(30 November 1872 – 17 June 1944), married 26 April 1905 Marie Josephine Edwards and had issue, maternal grandfather of Sarah, Duchess of YorkSarah, Duchess of YorkSarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996... - Lady Katharine Mary Montagu Douglas Scott (25 March 1875 – 7 March 1951) married Thomas Brand, 3rd Viscount HampdenThomas Brand, 3rd Viscount HampdenThomas Walter Brand, 3rd Viscount Hampden GCVO KCB CMG was a British peer, the son of the 2nd Viscount Hampden....
and had issue - Lady Constance Anne Montagu Douglas Scott (10 March 1877 – 7 May 1970), married 21 January 1908 The Hon. Douglas Halyburton Cairns (son of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl CairnsHugh Cairns, 1st Earl CairnsHugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns PC, QC was a British statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom during the first two ministries of Benjamin Disraeli. He was one of the most prominent Conservative statesmen in the House of Lords during this period of Victorian politics...
and Mary Harriet McNeill) and had issue - Lord Francis George Montagu Douglas Scott (1 November 1879 – 26 July 1952), married 11 February 1915 Lady Eileen Nina Evelyn Sibell Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound (daughter of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of MintoGilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of MintoGilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto was a British nobleman and politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the eighth since Canadian Confederation, and as Viceroy and Governor-General of India, the country's 17th.-Early life and career:Minto was born in London, the...
and Lady Mary Caroline Grey) and had issue
Career
As well as fulfilling her duties as Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, she served as Mistress of the Robes to Queen VictoriaVictoria of the United Kingdom
Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India....
from 1885 – 1892 (Conservative), and again from 1895 – 1901. She was appointed Mistress of the Robes to Queen Alexandra
Alexandra of Denmark
Alexandra of Denmark was the wife of Edward VII of the United Kingdom...
in 1901 (Conservative), a position in which she served until her death in 1912.
Death
The Duchess died on Saturday 16 March 1912, in her 76th year, at Dalkeith Palace, Midlothian, Scotland. She was survived by her husband, and six of her children and their families.She was buried on Wednesday 20 March 1912 in the Buccleuch family crypt in St. Mary's Church, Dalkeith Palace, Midlothian, Scotland.
Titles, Honours, & Awards
- 26 August 1836 – 21 November 1859: Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton of Abercorn
- 22 November 1859 – 15 April 1884: Lady Louisa Jane Montagu Douglas Scott, Countess of Dalkeith
- 16 April 1884: Her Grace, Lady Louisa Jane Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duchess of Buccleuch & 8th Duchess of Queensberry
- 1885: Invested as Lady, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert (VA), 3rd ClassRoyal Order of Victoria and AlbertThe Royal Order of Victoria and Albert was a British Royal Family Order instituted in on 10 February 1862 by Queen Victoria, and enlarged on 10 October 1864; 15 November 1865; and 15 March 1880. No awards were made after the death of Queen Victoria....
- 1885 – 1892: Mistress of the Robes to Queen VictoriaVictoria of the United KingdomVictoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India....
- 1895 – 1901: Mistress of the Robes to Queen VictoriaVictoria of the United KingdomVictoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India....
- 1901 – 1912: Mistress of the Robes to Queen AlexandraAlexandra of DenmarkAlexandra of Denmark was the wife of Edward VII of the United Kingdom...