Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster

English landowner, politician, and racehorse owner (1825-1899)
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Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster

Summary

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cheshire[2]. He was born on October 13, 1825[3]. He died in Dorset[4]. He died on December 22, 1899[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (734 views/month, #6,975 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cheshire[2], Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster…
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster passed away in Dorset[4].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was born on October 13, 1825[3].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster died on December 22, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at Chester Cathedral[9].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's father was Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster[10].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's mother was Elizabeth Leveson-Gower[11].
  • Among Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's spouses was Lady Constance Sutherland-Leveson-Gower[12].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was married to Katherine Cavendish[13].
  • A child of Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was Margaret Cambridge, Marchioness of Cambridge[14].
  • A child of Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was Victor Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor[15].
  • A child of Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was Lord Hugh Grosvenor[16].
  • A child of Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was unknown son Grosvenor[17].
  • A child of Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was unknown son Grosvenor[18].
  • A child of Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was Elizabeth Butler, Marchioness of Ormonde[19].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • British English was Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's native language[21].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's professions included politician[6].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster worked as an aristocrat[7].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's place of birth was Cheshire[2]. He was born on October 13, 1825[3]. His father was Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Leveson-Gower[11]. British English was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[28] and Eton College[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and aristocrat[7]. Positions held include member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1868[32]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1865[35]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1859[38]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1857[41]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1852[44]; and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1847[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[48] and baronet[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lady Constance Sutherland-Leveson-Gower[12], 1834–1880[50] and Katherine Cavendish[13], 1857–1941[51]. Children include Margaret Cambridge, Marchioness of Cambridge[14], an aristocrat[52], 1873–1929[53], of United Kingdom[54]; Victor Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor[15], 1853–1884[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56]; Lord Hugh Grosvenor[16], a military personnel[57], 1884–1914[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59]; unknown son Grosvenor[17]; Elizabeth Butler, Marchioness of Ormonde[19], 1856–1928[60]; and Beatrice Grosvenor[61], 1858–1911[62]. Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was affiliated with the Liberal Party[63].

Death and Burial

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster died on December 22, 1899[5]. He passed away in Dorset[4]. He is buried at Chester Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (734 views/month, #6,975 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster born?

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's place of birth was Cheshire[2].

Where did Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster die?

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster passed away in Dorset[4].

Who were Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's parents?

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's father was Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster[10]. Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's mother was Elizabeth Leveson-Gower[11].

Who was Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster married to?

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster's spouses include Lady Constance Sutherland-Leveson-Gower[12] and Katherine Cavendish[13].

What did Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster do for work?

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster worked as politician[6] and aristocrat[7].

Where did Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster go to school?

Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster was educated at University of Oxford[28] and Eton College[29].

What awards did Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[48] and baronet[49].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Rouletteer · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Order of the Garter, baronet
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Oxford, Eton College
    Native language British English
    Child Margaret Cambridge, Marchioness of Cambridge, Victor Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor, Lord Hugh Grosvenor +12
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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