Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll

Scottish peeress "suo jure" (1926-1978)
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Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll

Summary

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll is a human[1]. Born in Aberdare Range[2], she… she was born on January 5, 1926[3]. She died in Òban[4]. She died on May 16, 1978[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's place of birth was Aberdare Range[2].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll passed away in Òban[4].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was born on January 5, 1926[3].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll died on May 16, 1978[5].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's father was Josslyn Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll[8].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's mother was Idina Sackville[9].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was married to Iain Moncreiffe[10].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was married to Raymond Carnegie[11].
  • A child of Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was Merlin Hay, 24th Earl of Erroll[12].
  • A child of Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was Peregrine Moncreiffe of that Ilk[13].
  • A child of Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was Lady Alexandra Moncreiffe[14].
  • A child of Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was Jocelyn Carnegie[15].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll worked as a politician[6].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll is recorded as female[19].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's given name is recorded as Diana[21].
  • Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aberdare Range[2], Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll… she was born on January 5, 1926[3]. Her father was Josslyn Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll[8]. Her mother was Idina Sackville[9].

Career and Affiliations

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll worked as a politician[6]. She held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Iain Moncreiffe[10], a genealogist[23], 1919–1985[24], of United Kingdom[25], awarded the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[26], specialised in genealogy[27] and Raymond Carnegie[11], 1920–1999[28]. Children include Merlin Hay, 24th Earl of Erroll[12], a politician[29], b. 1948[30], of United Kingdom[31]; Peregrine Moncreiffe of that Ilk[13], an investment banker[32], b. 1951[33], of United Kingdom[34]; Lady Alexandra Moncreiffe[14]; and Jocelyn Carnegie[15], b. 1966[35], of United Kingdom[36].

Death and Burial

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll died on May 16, 1978[5]. She died in Òban[4].

Why It Matters

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll born?

Born in Aberdare Range[2], Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll…

Where did Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll die?

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll passed away in Òban[4].

Who were Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's parents?

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's father was Josslyn Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll[8]. Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's mother was Idina Sackville[9].

Who was Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll married to?

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll's spouses include Iain Moncreiffe[10] and Raymond Carnegie[11].

What did Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll do for work?

Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll worked as politician[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Mother Idina Sackville
    Wikitree person id Hay-1081
    Given name Diana
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