Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.

(1897-1993)
Person human Q76055167
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Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.

Summary

Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. is a human[1]. Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was born on June 30, 1897[2]. Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. died on August 1, 1993[3].

Key Facts

  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was born on June 30, 1897[2].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. died on August 1, 1993[3].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s father was Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 7th Bt.[4].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s mother was Helen Frances Houldsworth[5].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was married to Rachel Gwendoline Goodridge[6].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was married to Horatia Edith Powlett[7].
  • Among Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s spouses was Eve Mark-Wardlaw[8].
  • A child of Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was Bridget Mary Lighton[9].
  • A child of Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was Virginia Hamilton Lighton[10].
  • A child of Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was Sir Thomas Hamilton Lighton, 9th Bt.[11].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. is recorded as male[12].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s noble title is recorded as baronet[14].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s noble title is recorded as Lighton baronets[15].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[16].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s family name is recorded as Q37063287[17].
  • Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s given name is recorded as Christopher[18].

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Origins and Family

Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. was born on June 30, 1897[2]. Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s father was Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 7th Bt.[4]. His mother was Helen Frances Houldsworth[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rachel Gwendoline Goodridge[6], Horatia Edith Powlett[7], and Eve Mark-Wardlaw[8]. Children include Bridget Mary Lighton[9], 1927–2025[19]; Virginia Hamilton Lighton[10]; and Sir Thomas Hamilton Lighton, 9th Bt.[11], b. 1954[20].

Death and Burial

Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. died on August 1, 1993[3].

FAQs

Who were Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s parents?

Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s father was Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 7th Bt.[4]. Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s mother was Helen Frances Houldsworth[5].

Who was Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt. married to?

Sir Christopher Robert Lighton, 8th Bt.'s spouses include Rachel Gwendoline Goodridge[6], Horatia Edith Powlett[7], and Eve Mark-Wardlaw[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Christopher
    Imported from
    Sex or gender male
    Child Bridget Mary Lighton, Virginia Hamilton Lighton, Sir Thomas Hamilton Lighton, 9th Bt.
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/42630|batch #42630]]: TP named as #10c"
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