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EspañolLORD NINIAN CRICHTON-STUART
(Redirected from Lt.-Col. Lord Ninian Edward Crichton-Stuart)
'Lt.-Col. Lord Ninan Edward Crichton-Stuart' (15 May 1883 – 2 October 1915) was a son of John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute and Hon. Gwendolen Mary Anne Fitzalan-Howard.
Educated at Harrow School and Oxford, he was commissioned in 1903 into the 3rd Battalion of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and then served for two years in 1st Battalion Scots Guards.
Married the Hon. Ismay Preston in 1906 and left the army after his marriage to concentrate on politics. In 1907 he was adopted as the Unionist candidate for the United Boroughs of Cardiff, Cowbridge and Llantrisant. Lost the election to D.A. Thomas in January 1910 but was successful in winning back the seat in the December 1910 election. Took command of the 6th Welsh Battalion in 1912; he died during World War I in 1915.
Married the Hon. Ismay Lucretia Mary Preston, daughter of Jenico Preston, 14th Viscount Gormanston and Georgina Jane Connelan, on 16 June 1906; they had 4 children:
★ Ninian Patrick Crichton-Stuart (b. 31 October 1907 - d. 4 February 1910)
★ Ismay Catherine Crichton-Stuart (b. 23 December 1909 - d. 1989)
★ Claudia Miriam Joanna Crichton-Stuart (b. 24 June 1913 - d. 19 June 1985)
★ Major Michael Duncan David Crichton-Stuart (b. 14 March 1915 - d. 1981)
He died on 2 October 1915 at age 32, killed in action at the Battle of Loos, France.
Lt.-Col. Lord Ninan Edward Crichton-Stuart held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Fife.
He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Cardiff between 1910 and 1915.
He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 6th Battalion, Welsh Regiment.
★ Ninian Park home of Cardiff City Football Club was named after Lord Ninian, following Lord Ninian's help in agreeing to become Guarantor for the new ground
Statue in Memory of Lord Ninian. Situated in Gorsedd Gardens, Cardiff. Sculpted by William Goscombe John (1860-1952)
'Lt.-Col. Lord Ninan Edward Crichton-Stuart' (15 May 1883 – 2 October 1915) was a son of John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute and Hon. Gwendolen Mary Anne Fitzalan-Howard.
Educated at Harrow School and Oxford, he was commissioned in 1903 into the 3rd Battalion of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and then served for two years in 1st Battalion Scots Guards.
Married the Hon. Ismay Preston in 1906 and left the army after his marriage to concentrate on politics. In 1907 he was adopted as the Unionist candidate for the United Boroughs of Cardiff, Cowbridge and Llantrisant. Lost the election to D.A. Thomas in January 1910 but was successful in winning back the seat in the December 1910 election. Took command of the 6th Welsh Battalion in 1912; he died during World War I in 1915.
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| Family |
| Other Information |
| Trivia |
| Commonwealth War Grave Details |
Family
Married the Hon. Ismay Lucretia Mary Preston, daughter of Jenico Preston, 14th Viscount Gormanston and Georgina Jane Connelan, on 16 June 1906; they had 4 children:
★ Ninian Patrick Crichton-Stuart (b. 31 October 1907 - d. 4 February 1910)
★ Ismay Catherine Crichton-Stuart (b. 23 December 1909 - d. 1989)
★ Claudia Miriam Joanna Crichton-Stuart (b. 24 June 1913 - d. 19 June 1985)
★ Major Michael Duncan David Crichton-Stuart (b. 14 March 1915 - d. 1981)
Other Information
He died on 2 October 1915 at age 32, killed in action at the Battle of Loos, France.
Lt.-Col. Lord Ninan Edward Crichton-Stuart held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Fife.
He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Cardiff between 1910 and 1915.
He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 6th Battalion, Welsh Regiment.
Trivia
★ Ninian Park home of Cardiff City Football Club was named after Lord Ninian, following Lord Ninian's help in agreeing to become Guarantor for the new ground
Commonwealth War Grave Details
| Name: | CRICHTON-STUART, Lord NINIAN EDWARD |
|---|---|
| Initials: | N E |
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Regiment/Service: | Welsh Regiment |
| Unit Text: | Commanding 6th Bn |
| Secondary Regiment: | Scots Guards |
| Secondary Unit Text: | formerly Lt., Reserve of Officers |
| Age: | 32 |
| Date of Death: | 02/10/1915 |
| Additional Information: | Second son of John Patrick, 3rd Marquess of Bute, K.T., and Gwendoline, Marchioness of Bute; husband of Lady Ninian Crichton-Stuart (now the Hon. Mrs. A. H. M. Ramsay), of 87, Lancaster Gate, London. Member of Parliament for Cardiff 1910-1915 and Justice of the Peace for County Fife. |
| Casualty Type: | Commonwealth War Dead |
| Grave/Memorial Reference: | III. M. 10 |
| Cemetery: | BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY |
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