James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose
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Commodore James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose KT CB CVO VD (1 May 1878 – 20 January 1954) was a Scottish nobleman, naval officer, politician and engineer. He took the first film of a solar eclipse and is credited as the inventor of the aircraft carrier.
Quick Facts Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal, Preceded by ...
The Duke of Montrose | |
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Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 10 December 1925 – 20 January 1954 Hereditary Peerage | |
Preceded by | The 5th Duke of Montrose |
Succeeded by | The 7th Duke of Montrose |
Personal details | |
Born | James Graham (1878-05-01)1 May 1878 London, England, UK |
Died | 20 January 1954(1954-01-20) (aged 75) Buchanan Castle, Scotland |
Resting place | Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK |
Nationality | Scottish |
Political party | Scottish Party |
Spouse | Lady Mary Douglas-Hamilton |
Children | 4, including Angus and Jean |
Parent(s) | The 5th Duke of Montrose Violet Hermione Graham |
Occupation | Politician, Naval officer |
Profession | Engineer |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1903–1927 |
Rank | Commodore |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | CB, CVO, VD |
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