Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster

British soldier, landowner, businessman, and politician (1910-1979)
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Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster

Summary

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 24, 1910[3]. He passed away in Enniskillen[4]. He died on February 19, 1979[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], justice of the peace[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,608 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's place of birth was London[2].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster died in Enniskillen[4].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was born on April 24, 1910[3].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster died on February 19, 1979[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Eccleston[10].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's father was Lord Hugh Grosvenor[11].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's mother was Mabel Crichton[12].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was married to Viola Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[13].
  • A child of Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster[14].
  • A child of Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was Leonora Anson, Countess of Lichfield[15].
  • A child of Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was Jane Dawnay[16].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster worked as a military officer[6].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster worked as a justice of the peace[7].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's professions included politician[8].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held the position of Member of the Senate of Northern Ireland[19].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[23].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster held the position of member of the House of Lords[24].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was educated at Eton College[25].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster received the Distinguished Service Order[26].
  • Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster received the baronet[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was born in London[2]. He was born on April 24, 1910[3]. His father was Lord Hugh Grosvenor[11]. His mother was Mabel Crichton[12].

Education

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was educated at Eton College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], justice of the peace[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Member of the Senate of Northern Ireland[19]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1959[30]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1955[33]; substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22], a position[34]; member of the House of Lords[24], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1801[37]; and High Sheriff of Fermanagh[38], a position[39], in Ireland[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[26], a military decoration[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1886[43] and baronet[27], an order of chivalry[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Among Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's spouses was Viola Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[13]. Children include Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster[14], a large estate owner[46], 1951–2016[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[49]; Leonora Anson, Countess of Lichfield[15], an aristocrat[50], b. 1949[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order[53]; and Jane Dawnay[16], an aristocrat[54], b. 1953[55], of United Kingdom[56]. He was affiliated with the Ulster Unionist Party[57].

Death and Burial

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster died on February 19, 1979[5]. He passed away in Enniskillen[4]. He is buried at Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Eccleston[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,608 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster born?

Born in London[2], Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster…

Where did Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster die?

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster died in Enniskillen[4].

Who were Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's parents?

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's father was Lord Hugh Grosvenor[11]. Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's mother was Mabel Crichton[12].

Who was Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster married to?

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster's spouses include Viola Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster[13].

What did Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster do for work?

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster worked as military officer[6], justice of the peace[7], and politician[8].

Where did Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster go to school?

Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster was educated at Eton College[25].

What awards did Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[26] and baronet[27].

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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. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Enniskillen
    Noble title Duke of Westminster
    Award received
    Child Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, Leonora Anson, Countess of Lichfield, Jane Dawnay
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