Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland

British Secretary of State for India (1876-1961)
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Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland
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Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland

Summary

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 11, 1876[3]. He died on February 6, 1961[4]. He worked as an author[5] and politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's place of birth was London[2].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was born on June 11, 1876[3].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland died on February 6, 1961[4].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's father was Lawrence Dundas, 1st Marquess of Zetland[8].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's mother was Lady Lillian Lumley[9].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was married to Cicely Dundas, Marchioness of Zetland[10].
  • A child of Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was Lawrence Dundas, 3rd Marquess of Zetland[11].
  • A child of Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was Lady Viola Dundas[12].
  • A child of Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was Lady Lavinia Dundas[13].
  • A child of Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was Lady Jean Dundas[14].
  • A child of Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was Lord Bruce Dundas[15].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's professions included author[5].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's professions included politician[6].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[21].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland held the position of President of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was educated at Trinity College[23].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's education included a stint at Harrow School[24].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland received the Fellow of the British Academy[25].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland received the Order of the Garter[26].
  • Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was born in London[2]. He was born on June 11, 1876[3]. His father was Lawrence Dundas, 1st Marquess of Zetland[8]. His mother was Lady Lillian Lumley[9].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harrow School[24], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1572[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1910[39]; member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1910[42]; member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1906[45]; President of the Royal Geographical Society[21]; and President of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[25], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47] and Order of the Garter[26], an order of chivalry[48], in Kingdom of England[49], founded in 1348[50].

Personal Life

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was married to Cicely Dundas, Marchioness of Zetland[10]. Children include Lawrence Dundas, 3rd Marquess of Zetland[11], a tennis player[51], 1908–1989[52], of United Kingdom[53]; Lady Viola Dundas[12]; Lady Lavinia Dundas[13], 1914–1974[54]; Lady Jean Dundas[14], 1916–1995[55]; and Lord Bruce Dundas[15]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[56].

Death and Burial

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland died on February 6, 1961[4].

Why It Matters

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland born?

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's parents?

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's father was Lawrence Dundas, 1st Marquess of Zetland[8]. Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's mother was Lady Lillian Lumley[9].

Who was Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland married to?

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland's spouses include Cicely Dundas, Marchioness of Zetland[10].

What did Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland do for work?

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland worked as author[5] and politician[6].

Where did Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland go to school?

Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland was educated at Trinity College[23] and Harrow School[24].

What awards did Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Marquess of Zetland receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[25] and Order of the Garter[26].

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