George Townshend, 7th Marquess Townshend
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George John Patrick Dominic Townshend, 7th Marquess Townshend (13 May 1916 – 23 April 2010), styled Viscount Raynham until 1921, was a British peer and businessman.
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The Marquess Townshend | |
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Member of the House of Lords | |
In office 17 November 1921 – 11 November 1999 Hereditary Peerage | |
Personal details | |
Born | George John Patrick Dominic Townshend (1916-05-13)13 May 1916 |
Died | 23 April 2010(2010-04-23) (aged 93) |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouses | Elizabeth Ludy
(m. 1939; div. 1960)Ann Darlow
(m. 1960; died 1988)Philippa Swire (m. 2004) |
Children | 5, including Charles Townshend, 8th Marquess Townshend |
Parents | |
Education | Harrow School |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1936–1945 |
Unit | |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
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