Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife

British princess; elder daughter of Louise, Princess Royal, and Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife (1891-1959)
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Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife

Summary

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife is a human[1]. Born in London[2], she… she was born on May 17, 1891[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on February 26, 1959[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6] and nurse[7]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (958 views/month, #6,460 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's place of birth was London[2].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife passed away in London[4].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was born on May 17, 1891[3].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was born on January 1, 1891[9].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife died on February 26, 1959[5].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife died on January 1, 1959[10].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife is buried at St Ninian's Chapel, Braemar[11].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's father was Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife[12].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's mother was Louise, Princess Royal[13].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was married to Prince Arthur of Connaught[14].
  • A child of Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was Alastair Windsor, 2nd Duke of Connaught and Strathearn[15].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • British English was Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's native language[17].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife worked as a nurse[7].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's field of work was gynaecology[18].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's field of work was surgery[19].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife held the position of Counsellor of State[20].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife held the position of heir presumptive[21].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife held the position of Colonel-in-Chief[22].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was employed by St Mary's Hospital[23].
  • Among Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's employers was Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital[24].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was employed by University College Hospital[25].
  • Among Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's employers was Charing Cross Hospital[26].
  • Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was educated at St Mary's Hospital[27].

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Origins and Family

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 17, 1891[3] and January 1, 1891[9]. Her father was Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife[12]. Her mother was Louise, Princess Royal[13]. British English was her native language[17].

Education

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's education included a stint at St Mary's Hospital[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6] and nurse[7]. Fields of work include gynaecology[18], a medical specialty[28] and surgery[19], a medical specialty[29]. Employers include St Mary's Hospital[23], a university hospital[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1845[32]; Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital[24], a hospital[33], in United Kingdom[34]; University College Hospital[25], a hospital[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1834[37]; and Charing Cross Hospital[26], a university hospital[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1818[40]. Positions held include Counsellor of State[20], a position[41]; heir presumptive[21], a position[42]; and Colonel-in-Chief[22], a military rank[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Royal Red Cross[44], a military decoration[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1883[47]; Order of Saint John[48], an order of chivalry[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1888[51]; Royal Family Order of King Edward VII[52], a Royal Family Decoration[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1902[55]; and Royal Family Order of King George V[56].

Personal Life

Among Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's spouses was Prince Arthur of Connaught[14]. A child of her was Alastair Windsor, 2nd Duke of Connaught and Strathearn[15]. Her religion is recorded as Church of England[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 26, 1959[5] and January 1, 1959[10]. Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Ninian's Chapel, Braemar[11].

Why It Matters

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (958 views/month, #6,460 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife born?

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife die?

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife died in London[4].

Who were Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's parents?

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's father was Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife[12]. Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's mother was Louise, Princess Royal[13].

Who was Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife married to?

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife's spouses include Prince Arthur of Connaught[14].

What did Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife do for work?

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife worked as aristocrat[6] and nurse[7].

Where did Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife go to school?

Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife was educated at St Mary's Hospital[27].

What awards did Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Royal Red Cross[44], Order of Saint John[48], Royal Family Order of King Edward VII[52], and Royal Family Order of King George V[56].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Keivan.f · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer St Mary's Hospital, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, University College Hospital +1
    Family name Duff
    Godparent Victoria, Edward VII, Alexandra of Denmark
    Position held Counsellor of State, heir presumptive, Colonel-in-Chief
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