Charles Cadogan, 8th Earl Cadogan
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Charles Gerald John Cadogan, 8th Earl Cadogan (born 24 March 1937) is a British peer and landowner.
He was born the son of William Gerald Charles Cadogan, 7th Earl Cadogan and known as Viscount Chelsea before inheriting the title of Earl Cadogan
on the death of his father on 4 July 1997. He was educated at Eton College
. He is a first cousin of His Highness the Aga Khan
.
He was a Second Lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Greater London in 1996. He chaired Chelsea Football Club from 1981 until 1982 and is also a Governor of Culford School
in Suffolk.
In the Sunday Times Rich List 2009
ranking of the wealthiest people in the UK his family was placed 14th with an estimated fortune of £2,000 million. — the second richest peer behind the Duke of Westminster
. The Cadogan family's wealth is based on Cadogan Estates
, extensive landholdings in Chelsea
, a wealthy part of London, including much of Sloane Street
and Cadogan Hall
.
He married firstly Lady Philippa Wallop (died 1984), daughter of 9th Earl of Portsmouth, and had two sons and one daughter; secondly Jennifer Jane Greig Rae (divorced 1994) and thirdly, Dorothy Ann Shipsey.
His heir is Edward Charles Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea (b. 10 May 1966).
He was born the son of William Gerald Charles Cadogan, 7th Earl Cadogan and known as Viscount Chelsea before inheriting the title of Earl Cadogan
Earl Cadogan
Earl Cadogan is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of Great Britain. The Cadogan family descends from Major William Cadogan, a cavalry officer in Oliver Cromwell's army. His son Henry Cadogan was a barrister in Dublin. His eldest son William Cadogan was a noted soldier, politician...
on the death of his father on 4 July 1997. He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
. He is a first cousin of His Highness the Aga Khan
Aga Khan IV
Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, NPk, NI, KBE, CC, GCC, GCIH, GCM is the 49th and current Imam of the Shia Imami Nizari Ismaili Muslims. He has held this position under the title of Aga Khan since July 11, 1957, when, at the age of 20, he succeeded his grandfather, Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan...
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He was a Second Lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Greater London in 1996. He chaired Chelsea Football Club from 1981 until 1982 and is also a Governor of Culford School
Culford School
Culford School is a coeducational HMC and IAPS public school for pupils age 3–18. Founded in 1881, it is situated in Culford, four miles north of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, England.-History:...
in Suffolk.
In the Sunday Times Rich List 2009
Sunday Times Rich List 2009
The Sunday Times Rich List 2009 was published on 26 April 2009.Since 1989 the UK national Sunday newspaper The Sunday Times has published an annual magazine supplement to the newspaper called the Sunday Times Rich List...
ranking of the wealthiest people in the UK his family was placed 14th with an estimated fortune of £2,000 million. — the second richest peer behind the Duke of Westminster
Duke of Westminster
The title Duke of Westminster was created by Queen Victoria in 1874 and bestowed upon Hugh Grosvenor, 3rd Marquess of Westminster. The current holder of the title is Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster....
. The Cadogan family's wealth is based on Cadogan Estates
Cadogan Estates
Cadogan Estates Ltd is a property company owned by the Earl Cadogan, one of the richest families in the United Kingdom. It is the main landlord in the central London districts of Chelsea and Knightsbridge, and is now the second largest of the surviving aristocratic freehold estates in central...
, extensive landholdings in Chelsea
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
, a wealthy part of London, including much of Sloane Street
Sloane Street
Sloane Street is a major London street which runs north to south, from Knightsbridge to Sloane Square, crossing Pont Street about half way along, entirely in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Sloane Street takes its name from Sir Hans Sloane, who purchased the surrounding area in 1712...
and Cadogan Hall
Cadogan Hall
Cadogan Hall is a 900-seat capacity concert hall on Sloane Terrace in Chelsea / Belgravia in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, United Kingdom...
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He married firstly Lady Philippa Wallop (died 1984), daughter of 9th Earl of Portsmouth, and had two sons and one daughter; secondly Jennifer Jane Greig Rae (divorced 1994) and thirdly, Dorothy Ann Shipsey.
His heir is Edward Charles Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea (b. 10 May 1966).