Aretas Akers-Douglas, 2nd Viscount Chilston
George VI | |
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| Preceded by | Sir Esmond Ovey |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Seeds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 February 1876 London, England |
| Died | 25 July 1947 (aged 71) |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Jennings-Bramly (d. 1962) |
Aretas Akers-Douglas, 2nd Viscount Chilston,
Background and education
Chilston was born in London, the son of Aretas Akers-Douglas, 1st Viscount Chilston, and Adeline Mary, daughter of Horatio Austen-Smith. He was educated at Eton.[1]
Diplomatic career
Akers-Douglas entered the Diplomatic Service in 1898, and was appointed a Third Secretary in December 1900.[2] He was an officer in the 3rd (
He held minor positions before being appointed
Family
Lord Chilston married Amy, daughter of Major John Robert Jennings-Bramly, in 1903. They had two sons, of whom the eldest, the Hon. Aretas, was killed in a motor accident in 1940. Lord Chilston died in July 1947, aged 71, and was succeeded in the viscountcy by his second and only surviving son, Eric. Lady Chilston died in August 1962.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d thepeerage.com Aretas Akers-Douglas, 2nd Viscount Chilston
- ^ "No. 27300". The London Gazette. 29 March 1901. p. 2194.
- ^ "No. 27173". The London Gazette. 13 March 1900. p. 1715.
- ^ leighrayment.com Privy Counsellors[usurped]
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