John Townshend, 6th Marquess Townshend
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John James Dudley Stuart Townshend, 6th Marquess Townshend (17 October 1866 – 17 November 1921), known as Viscount Raynham from 1866 to 1899, was a British
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Townshend was the son of John Townshend, 5th Marquess Townshend
, and Lady Anne Elizabeth Clementina Duff. He succeeded his father in the marquessate in 1899. Lord Townshend married Gwladys Ethel Gwendolen Eugenie Sutherst, daughter of Thomas Sutherst, on 9 August 1905. Their children included:
Lord Townshend died in November 1921, aged 55, and was succeeded in his titles by his five-year-old son George. Lady Townshend later married Bernard le Strange and died in 1959.
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Townshend was the son of John Townshend, 5th Marquess Townshend
John Townshend, 5th Marquess Townshend
John Villiers Stuart Townshend, 5th Marquess Townshend , known as Viscount Raynham from 1855 to 1863, was a British peer and Liberal Member of Parliament....
, and Lady Anne Elizabeth Clementina Duff. He succeeded his father in the marquessate in 1899. Lord Townshend married Gwladys Ethel Gwendolen Eugenie Sutherst, daughter of Thomas Sutherst, on 9 August 1905. Their children included:
- George John Patrick Dominic Townshend, 7th Marquess TownshendGeorge Townshend, 7th Marquess TownshendGeorge John Patrick Dominic Townshend, 7th Marquess Townshend, DL known as Viscount Raynham until 1921, was a British peer and businessman....
(b. 13 May 1916) - Elizabeth Mary Gladys Townshend (1917–1950), married Sir Eric White, 2nd BaronetWhite BaronetsThe White Baronets were four baronetcies created for persons with the surname of White. All of these baronets are listed in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom...
. She married secondly, John Clifford Roberts.
Lord Townshend died in November 1921, aged 55, and was succeeded in his titles by his five-year-old son George. Lady Townshend later married Bernard le Strange and died in 1959.