Lawrence Dundas, 3rd Marquess of Zetland
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Lawrence Aldred Mervyn Dundas, 3rd Marquess of Zetland (12 November 1908 – 5 October 1989) was a lawn tennis
player of some note in the 1940s, known before 1971 as the Earl of Ronaldshay.
Dundas performed at the All England Championships, Wimbledon
and in addition, was chairman of Catterick Bridge Racecourse
and Redcar Racecourse
for many years. He lived at Aske Hall, near Richmond.
On 2 December 1936, he married Penelope Pike and they had four children:
His niece, Lady Carolyne Christie, was married to Rock Scully
, manager of The Grateful Dead
, and later, in 1976, to Roger Waters
of Pink Floyd
.
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
player of some note in the 1940s, known before 1971 as the Earl of Ronaldshay.
Dundas performed at the All England Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
and in addition, was chairman of Catterick Bridge Racecourse
Catterick Bridge Racecourse
Catterick Bridge Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in the hamlet of Catterick Bridge in North Yorkshire, England.The Catterick Sunday Market, held on the racecourse grounds, is the largest Sunday Market in the North of England....
and Redcar Racecourse
Redcar Racecourse
Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, North Yorkshire, England.Its address is Redcar Racecourse Ltd, Thrush Road, Redcar TS10 2BYRedcar is Yorkshire's seaside track, oval-shaped and perfectly flat...
for many years. He lived at Aske Hall, near Richmond.
On 2 December 1936, he married Penelope Pike and they had four children:
- Mark Dundas, 4th Marquess of ZetlandMark Dundas, 4th Marquess of ZetlandLawrence Mark Dundas, 4th Marquess of Zetland , less formally known as Mark Zetland, is a British peer, known before 1989 as Earl of Ronaldshay.He was educated at Harrow School and Christ's College, Cambridge....
(b. 1937) - Lady Serena Jane (b. 1940)
- Lord David Paul NicholasLord David DundasLord David Paul Nicholas Dundas is an English musician known for his film and television scoring, having previously had chart success in the rock genre.-Biography:...
(b. 1945) - Lord (Richard) Bruce (b. 1951)
His niece, Lady Carolyne Christie, was married to Rock Scully
Rock Scully
Rock Scully was the manager of The Grateful Dead from 1965 to 1985. He is the co-author with David Dalton of the book .Living in The Haight before and during the Summer of Love, Scully first saw the band play at one of Ken Kesey's Acid Tests under the name "The Warlocks." He signed on as the...
, manager of The Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band was known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country, improvisational jazz, psychedelia, and space rock, and for live performances of long...
, and later, in 1976, to Roger Waters
Roger Waters
George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
.