Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa
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Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa (28 October 1882 – 31 May 1957) was a Scottish peer.
Early life
He was the son of Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa. He was known as Lord Angus Kennedy until 1956.[1]
He was educated at Eton College.[1]
Career
He gained the rank of lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and the rank of captain in the Royal Air Force.[1]
Kennedy succeeded to the titles of 17th Earl of Cassilis, 19th Lord Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa & 6th Baron Ailsa on 1 June 1956.[1]
Personal life
He married Gertrude Millicent Cooper (daughter of Gervas Weir Cooper, of Wordwell Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk) on 28 January 1922 and they had one child:
- Archibald Kennedy, 7th Marquess of Ailsa (1925–1994)
Lord Ailsa died on 31 May 1957 and was succeeded in his titles by his only son, Archibald.[1]
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