Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton

British mistress of the robes
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Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton

Summary

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton is a human[1]. She was born in Sussex[2]. She was born on +1920-02-24T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on +2021-12-03T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a Mistress of the Robes[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sussex[2], Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton…
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton died in London[4].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was born on +1920-02-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton died on +2021-12-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's father was Evan Smith[8].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's mother was Helen Williams[9].
  • Among Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's spouses was Hugh FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton[10].
  • A child of Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was James FitzRoy, Earl of Euston[11].
  • A child of Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was Lady Henrietta FitzRoy[12].
  • A child of Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was Lady Virginia FitzRoy[13].
  • A child of Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was Lord Charles FitzRoy[14].
  • A child of Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was Lady Rose FitzRoy[15].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton worked as a Mistress of the Robes[6].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[17].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton received the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's image is recorded as Duchess of Grafton at Expo 88, Brisbane, 30 April 1988.jpg[20].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton is recorded as female[21].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's noble title is recorded as duchess[23].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08czt0[24].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's family name is recorded as Smith[25].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's given name is recorded as Ann[26].
  • Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's place of birth was Sussex[2]. She was born on +1920-02-24T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Evan Smith[8]. Her mother was Helen Williams[9].

Career and Affiliations

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton worked as a Mistress of the Robes[6]. She held the position of Lady of the Bedchamber[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], a grade of an order[30], in Spain[31].

Personal Life

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was married to Hugh FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton[10]. Children include James FitzRoy, Earl of Euston[11], a financier[32], 1947–2009[33], of United Kingdom[34]; Lady Henrietta FitzRoy[12], b. 1949[35]; Lady Virginia FitzRoy[13], an aristocrat[36], b. 1954[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Lord Charles FitzRoy[14], an art historian[39], b. 1957[40], of United Kingdom[41], specialised in art history[42]; and Lady Rose FitzRoy[15], b. 1963[43].

Death and Burial

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton died on +2021-12-03T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton born?

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton was born in Sussex[2].

Where did Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton die?

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton died in London[4].

Who were Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's parents?

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's father was Evan Smith[8]. Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's mother was Helen Williams[9].

Who was Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton married to?

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton's spouses include Hugh FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton[10].

What did Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton do for work?

Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton worked as Mistress of the Robes[6].

What awards did Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton receive?

Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19].

References

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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