Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood

British peer; husband of Mary, Princess Royal (1882–1947)
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Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood

Summary

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 9, 1882[3]. He passed away in Harewood House[4]. He died on May 24, 1947[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and land owner[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,711 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was born in London[2].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood passed away in Harewood House[4].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was born on September 9, 1882[3].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood died on May 24, 1947[5].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's father was Henry Lascelles, 5th Earl of Harewood[11].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's mother was Florence Lascelles, Countess of Harewood[12].
  • Among Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's spouses was Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[13].
  • A child of Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood[14].
  • A child of Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was Gerald David Lascelles[15].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • British English was Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's native language[18].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's professions included politician[7].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's professions included land owner[9].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood held the position of Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[20].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood received the Distinguished Service Order[22].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[23].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood received the Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[24].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood received the Order of the Garter[25].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was a member of Roxburghe Club[26].
  • Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood… he was born on September 9, 1882[3]. His father was Henry Lascelles, 5th Earl of Harewood[11]. His mother was Florence Lascelles, Countess of Harewood[12]. British English was his native language[18].

Education

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and land owner[9]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30] and Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1660[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[22], a military decoration[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1886[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[23], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[24], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Order of the Garter[25], an order of chivalry[41], in Kingdom of England[42], founded in 1348[43].

Personal Life

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was married to Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[13]. Children include George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood[14], an aristocrat[44], 1923–2011[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[47], specialised in opera[48] and Gerald David Lascelles[15], an art collector[49], 1924–1998[50], of United Kingdom[51]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[52].

Death and Burial

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood died on May 24, 1947[5]. He died in Harewood House[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,711 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood born?

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was born in London[2].

Where did Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood die?

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood passed away in Harewood House[4].

Who were Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's parents?

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's father was Henry Lascelles, 5th Earl of Harewood[11]. Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's mother was Florence Lascelles, Countess of Harewood[12].

Who was Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood married to?

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood's spouses include Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[13].

What did Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood do for work?

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and land owner[9].

Where did Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood go to school?

Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[21].

What awards did Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[23], Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[24], and Order of the Garter[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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