Alexander Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 9th Marquess of Londonderry
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Alexander Charles Robert Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 9th Marquess of Londonderry (born 7 September 1937) is a British nobleman.
He is the son of Robin Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 8th Marquess of Londonderry (1902–1955) and his wife, the former Romaine Combe (died 1951).
When his father died in 1955, he became The Marquess of Londonderry at the age of 18. He renovated the family estate, Wynyard Park, County Durham
, which Nicholas Pevsner has described as "the most splendid 19th century mansion house in the county." Wynyard was sold by Lord Londonderry in 1987 and is now owned by the property developer Sir John Hall
.
While he was a student, Lord Londonderry ran a jazz band called the Eton Five. His first wife, whom he married in 1958, was Nicolette Elaine Katherine Harrison, daughter of Michael Harrison, a stockbroker, and his Latvian-born wife Baroness Maria Koskull.
Lady Londonderry gave birth to two daughters, Lady Sophia (b. 23 February 1959) and Lady Cosima (b. 25 December 1961) and a son, James, once (but no longer) styled Viscount Castlereagh. However, Lord Londonderry later proved the boy was not his biological child but that of the singer Georgie Fame
, and the Londonderrys divorced in 1971. Lady Cosima later claimed that her biological father was actually Robin Douglas-Home
, nephew of Sir Alec Douglas-Home, the former Prime Minister. Nicolette wed Georgie Fame in 1972, and they had another son together, Tristan. She committed suicide on 13 August 1993 by jumping off Clifton Suspension Bridge
.
His second wife was Doreen Patricia Wells, former principal dancer at the Royal Ballet, whom he married in 1972. They had two sons, Frederick Aubrey Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh (born 6 September 1972) and Lord Reginald Alexander Vane-Tempest-Stewart (b. 1977).
Lord Reginald is married to Chloë Belinda Guinness (born 29 April 1976), daughter of William Loel Seymour Guinness, who is a son of Loel Guinness
and niece of Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, and has issue: Robin Gabriel Vane-Tempest-Stewart (b. 29 May 2004).
He is the son of Robin Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 8th Marquess of Londonderry (1902–1955) and his wife, the former Romaine Combe (died 1951).
When his father died in 1955, he became The Marquess of Londonderry at the age of 18. He renovated the family estate, Wynyard Park, County Durham
Wynyard Park, County Durham
Wynyard Park, sometimes known as Wynyard Hall is a large country house in County Durham, England. The house used to be the family seat of the Vane-Tempest-Stewart family, Marquesses of Londonderry, an Anglo-Irish aristocratic dynasty, but it was sold in the 1980s.-The house:Designed by Philip Wyatt...
, which Nicholas Pevsner has described as "the most splendid 19th century mansion house in the county." Wynyard was sold by Lord Londonderry in 1987 and is now owned by the property developer Sir John Hall
John Hall (businessman)
Sir John Hall is a property developer in North East England. He is also life president and former chairman of Newcastle United.-Biography:...
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While he was a student, Lord Londonderry ran a jazz band called the Eton Five. His first wife, whom he married in 1958, was Nicolette Elaine Katherine Harrison, daughter of Michael Harrison, a stockbroker, and his Latvian-born wife Baroness Maria Koskull.
Lady Londonderry gave birth to two daughters, Lady Sophia (b. 23 February 1959) and Lady Cosima (b. 25 December 1961) and a son, James, once (but no longer) styled Viscount Castlereagh. However, Lord Londonderry later proved the boy was not his biological child but that of the singer Georgie Fame
Georgie Fame
Georgie Fame is a British rhythm and blues and jazz singer and keyboard player. The one-time rock and roll tour musician, who had a string of 1960s hits, is still a popular performer, often working with contemporaries such as Van Morrison and Bill Wyman.-Early life:Fame took piano lessons from the...
, and the Londonderrys divorced in 1971. Lady Cosima later claimed that her biological father was actually Robin Douglas-Home
Robin Douglas-Home
Cecil Robin Douglas-Home was a Scottish aristocrat, jazz pianist and author.Robin Douglas-Home was the eldest son of the Honourable Henry Douglas-Home from his first marriage to Lady Margaret Spencer...
, nephew of Sir Alec Douglas-Home, the former Prime Minister. Nicolette wed Georgie Fame in 1972, and they had another son together, Tristan. She committed suicide on 13 August 1993 by jumping off Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Brunel died in 1859, without seeing the completion of the bridge. Brunel's colleagues in the Institution of Civil Engineers felt that completion of the Bridge would be a fitting memorial, and started to raise new funds...
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His second wife was Doreen Patricia Wells, former principal dancer at the Royal Ballet, whom he married in 1972. They had two sons, Frederick Aubrey Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh (born 6 September 1972) and Lord Reginald Alexander Vane-Tempest-Stewart (b. 1977).
Lord Reginald is married to Chloë Belinda Guinness (born 29 April 1976), daughter of William Loel Seymour Guinness, who is a son of Loel Guinness
Loel Guinness
Group Captain Thomas Loel Evelyn Bulkeley Guinness OBE was a British Conservative politician, Member of Parliament for Bath , business magnate and philanthropist...
and niece of Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, and has issue: Robin Gabriel Vane-Tempest-Stewart (b. 29 May 2004).