Vere Fane, 14th Earl of Westmorland
Lieutenant-Commander The Right Honourable The Earl of Westmorland | |
|---|---|
 The 14th Earl of Westmorland | |
| Earl of Westmorland | |
| In office 9 June 1922 – 12 May 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Fane |
| Succeeded by | David Fane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vere Anthony Francis Fane, Lord Burghersh 25 March 1893 |
| Died | 12 May 1948 (aged 55) |
| Spouse |
Hon. Diana Capel (m. 1923) |
| Children | 3, including:
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| Parents | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lieutenant-Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Lieutenant-Commander
Vere Anthony Francis Fane, 14th Earl of Westmorland (25 March 1893 – 12 May 1948), styled Lord Burghersh until 1922, was a British peer.
Styled Lord Burghersh from birth, he was the eldest son of
First World War and was present at the Battle of Jutland aboard Lion, Lord Beatty's flagship.[1] Noted as a "sporting peer", he succeeded his father in the earldom in 1922, when he began his association with horse racing. Having always been a keen rider to hounds he now raced as an amateur both on the flat and under National Hunt rules. He also owned and trained racehorses, having a particularly successful season in 1923 when he trained 23 winners. In 1924 Royal Chancellor won him the Scottish Grand National
.
Having visited America to study business methods he began a business career in 1929 and was elected to the boards of two energy companies. He retired from training in 1931 but continued his sporting interests, which included
Arsenal Football Club
.
Lord Westmorland married the Honourable Diana, daughter of
Julian Fane.[1] They also had a daughter, Lady Rose Fane. Lord Westmorland died at his home near Badminton, Gloucestershire, on 12 May 1948, aged 55, after an illness of some three months. He was described in his obituary as being "of handsome appearance and impressive deportment".[2] The Countess of Westmorland died in December 1983, aged 90.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Lt.-Cdr. Vere Anthony Francis St. Clair Fane, 14th Earl of Westmorland. thepeerage.com
- ^ "Obituary: Earl of Westmorland, a Keen Sportsman". The Times, 13 May 1948, Issue 51070, p. 7, col E.
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