Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster

British billionaire landowner, businessman and Territorial Army officer (1951-2016)
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Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster

Summary

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster is a human[1]. He was born in Omagh[2]. He was born on December 22, 1951[3]. He passed away in Royal Preston Hospital[4]. He died on August 9, 2016[5]. He worked as a large estate owner[6], military officer[7], politician[8], chairperson[9], and aristocrat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,509 views/month, #6,528 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was born in Omagh[2].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster passed away in Royal Preston Hospital[4].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was born on December 22, 1951[3].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster died on August 9, 2016[5].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's father was Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster[12].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's mother was Viola Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[13].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was married to Natalia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[14].
  • A child of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was Tamara van Cutsem[15].
  • A child of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster[16].
  • A child of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was Edwina Grosvenor[17].
  • A child of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was Lady Viola Grosvenor[18].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • British English was Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's native language[20].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster worked as a large estate owner[6].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster worked as a military officer[7].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster worked as a politician[8].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster worked as a chairperson[9].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's professions included aristocrat[10].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's professions included philanthropist[21].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster held the position of Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets)[22].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's education included a stint at Sunningdale School[24].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was educated at Harrow School[25].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[26].
  • Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's place of birth was Omagh[2]. He was born on December 22, 1951[3]. His father was Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster[12]. His mother was Viola Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[13]. British English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Sunningdale School[24], a school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1874[30]; Harrow School[25], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1572[33]; and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[26], a military academy[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1947[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include large estate owner[6], military officer[7], politician[8], chairperson[9], aristocrat[10], and philanthropist[21]. Positions held include Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets)[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38] and member of the House of Lords[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1801[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[44], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1815[47]; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[48], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; and Knight of the Garter[51], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53].

Personal Life

Among Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's spouses was Natalia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[14]. Children include Tamara van Cutsem[15], an aristocrat[54], b. 1979[55], of United Kingdom[56]; Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster[16], a businessperson[57], b. 1991[58], of United Kingdom[59]; Edwina Grosvenor[17], a philanthropist[60], b. 1981[61], of United Kingdom[62]; and Lady Viola Grosvenor[18], an aristocrat[63], b. 1992[64], of United Kingdom[65]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[66]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[67].

Death and Burial

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster died on August 9, 2016[5]. He died in Royal Preston Hospital[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[68].

Why It Matters

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,509 views/month, #6,528 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster born?

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's place of birth was Omagh[2].

Where did Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster die?

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster passed away in Royal Preston Hospital[4].

Who were Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's parents?

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's father was Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster[12]. Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's mother was Viola Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[13].

Who was Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster married to?

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster's spouses include Natalia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[14].

What did Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster do for work?

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster worked as large estate owner[6], military officer[7], politician[8], chairperson[9], and aristocrat[10].

Where did Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster go to school?

Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster was educated at Sunningdale School[24], Harrow School[25], and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[26].

What awards did Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27], Companion of the Order of the Bath[44], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[48], and Knight of the Garter[51].

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    Given name Gerald, Cavendish
    Owner of Duke of Westminster collection, Chester Grosvenor and Spa
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