Michael Bowes-Lyon, 17th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne

Fergus Michael Claude Bowes-Lyon, 17th and 4th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (31 December 1928 – 19 August 1987),[1][2] was a nephew of The Queen Mother (born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon). He was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret.

He was the son of Captain (the) Honourable Michael Claude Hamilton Bowes-Lyon and Elizabeth Margaret Cator.[2] His paternal grandparents were Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck.

He married Mary Pamela McCorquodale on 10 April 1956.[2] They had three children:[2]

He inherited the earldom of Strathmore and Kinghorne upon the death of his first cousin Timothy Bowes-Lyon, 16th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. He was succeeded by his son.

References

  1. "Earl of Strathmore Is Dead; A Cousin of Queen Elizabeth". New York Times. 19 August 1987. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 4 The Peerage. Page 232, number 2316.
  3. 1 2 Strathmore & Kinghorne
  4. "Patronesses". Royal Caledonian Ball.
Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Timothy Bowes-Lyon
Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
1972-1987
Succeeded by
Michael Bowes-Lyon
Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by
Timothy Bowes-Lyon
Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
1972-1987
Succeeded by
Michael Bowes-Lyon


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