Claude BOWES-LYON
Sex: M
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Birth: 1824 1
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Death: 1904 1
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Father: Thomas George BOWES-LYON 1
Mother: Charlotte GRINSTEAD 1
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1. *Frances Dora SMITH 1
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1. Claude George BOWES-LYON 1
Claude George BOWES-LYON
Sex: M
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Birth: 1867 1
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Death: 1944 1
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Father: Claude BOWES-LYON 1
Mother: Frances Dora SMITH 1
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1. *Cecilia Nina CAVENDISH-BENTINCK 1
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1. Elizabeth Angela Marguerite BOWES-LYON Queen Mother 1
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite BOWES-LYON Queen Mother
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 4 Aug 1900 - St. Paul's Waldenbury, Hertfordshire, Eng 1 2
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Death: 30 Mar 2002 - Royal Lodge, Windsor, England 3
Burial: 9 Apr 2002 - St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England 3
Parents
Father: Claude George BOWES-LYON 1
Mother: Cecilia Nina CAVENDISH-BENTINCK 1
Spouses and Children
1. *King Albert Frederick Arthur George VI WINDSOR 1
Marriage: 1923 - Westminster Abbey, City of London, , London, England 2
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1. Living
2. Princess Margaret Rose WINDSOR Countess Of Snowdon 4
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Elizabeth (Queen Mother) 1900 --
Wife of King George VI, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom (1936-52), mother of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-). Born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on August 4, 1900, at St. Paul's Waldenbury in Hertfordshire, England. She was the second youngest child of the former Nina Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck and Claude George Bowes-Lyon (the 22nd Lord Glamis and 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne). Though not royalty, the aristocratic Bowes-Lyon family descended from the ancient Royal House of Scotland. Elizabeth spent an idyllic childhood at both Glamis Castle in Scotland and at her parent's country estate at St. Paul's Waldenbury, where she was educated in religion and the arts. With the onset of World War I, her mother converted Glamis Castle into a hospital for soldiers. The teenaged Elizabeth took part in welcoming and tending to the wounded men.
In 1923, Elizabeth wed the second son of King George V and Queen Mary of England, Prince Albert Windsor, who at the time held the title of Duke of York. The ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey and was the first royal marriage to take place there in over 400 years. After a reception at Buckingham Palace the newly titled Duke and Duchess of York moved to Windsor Park.
Elizabeth tended to her royal responsibilities, assuming positions in various organizations, which included the Young Women's Christian Association as well as a number of charities. In April of 1926, the couple had their first child - a daughter named Elizabeth. The infant Princess of York held the notable distinction of being third in line of succession to the throne. In 1930, they welcomed their second daughter, Princess Margaret.
After the death, on January 20, 1936, of King George V, his oldest son Edward, Prince of Wales, was named King. Following a brief reign, Edward VIII abdicated the throne so that he could marry American divorcee Wallace Simpson. In May of 1937, Albert rather reluctantly assumed the title King George VI, while Elizabeth was named Queen Consort.
The royal couple inherited a dissuasive country, which was overwhelmed with uncertainty about its future. The controversy surrounding Edward's resignation and George's appointment was soon stifled by the developments of World War II. After several years of neutrality, Great Britain declared war on Germany in September 1939.
During the conflict, George VI and Elizabeth frequented England's war-torn cities, munitions factories, and hospitals. As the Blitz tore through the poverty-stricken East End of London, the steadfast Queen traveled through bombsites to boost morale. Although many fled to safer surroundings, the King and Queen remained at Buckingham Palace. Their efforts reestablished confidence in the monarchy and also increased their individual popularity.
George VI died on February 6, 1952. His eldest daughter Elizabeth succeeded him as Queen Elizabeth II. Following her husband's death and her daughter's appointment, Elizabeth officially chose the title Queen Mother. She then moved from Buckingham Palace to nearby Clarence House, which currently serves as her main residence.
The Queen Mother remains a national institution in England, and is still revered for her exemplary role in World War II. In their short reign as King and Queen, George VI and Elizabeth saved the monarchy from near ruin, leaving their daughter a more stable crown.
In August of 2000, The Queen Mum (as the public affectionately calls her) celebrated her 100th birthday. She still enjoys a full life, maintaining the national presidencies and patronage of over 350 organizations. She makes over 100 appearances a year, greeting the public with her trademark wave. Gin and tonic remains her drink of choice, while horse betting ranks among her most beloved pastimes.
Queen Elizabeth II recently threw a grand party to commemorate all the milestone birthdays in the royal family: the Queen Mother's 100th, Princess Margaret's 70th, Princess Anne's 50th, Prince Andrews 40th, and Prince Williams 18th. In addition, special stamps and coins, and a birthday service at St. Paul's Cathedral added to the Queen Mother's centennial celebration.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, the present British sovereign, and the widow of the late King George VI. The daughter of Lord Glamis, later 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, she was descended from the Royal House of Scotland and retained strong associations with Scotland.
The Queen Mother's remarkable life spanned over a century, a period of immense change. Having married Prince Albert, Duke of York in 1923, she found herself Queen Consort on the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936. As Queen she played a significant role in the life of the nation, supporting the King and helping to uphold national morale during the difficult years of the Second World War and its aftermath.
Widowed at the age of 51, she continued to undertake Royal duties for the next fifty years in support of her daughter, The Queen. Public appearances continued right up to the end of her life, even in periods of ill health. The resilience, sense of duty and gracefulness of The Queen Mother in all areas of her life earned her a secure place in the heart of national life. 2 3
Thomas George BOWES-LYON
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1. *Charlotte GRINSTEAD 1
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1. Claude BOWES-LYON 1
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Sex: M
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1. LivingJohn BOWLES
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1. *Elizabeth PARSONS 5
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Mary BOWMAN
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1. *Daniel ARMSTRONG 6
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1. Robert ARMSTRONG 6
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1. *Jasper Franklin BURNHAM 7
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