Family and Education
b. 4 Jan. 1792, 1st s. of George, 5th earl of Aboyne [S], and Catherine Anne, da. and coh. of Sir Charles Cope, 2nd bt., of Brewerne, Oxon. educ. St. John’s, Camb. 1812. m. (1) 20 Mar. 1826, Lady Elizabeth Henrietta Conyngham (d. 24 Aug. 1839), da. of Henry, 1st Mq. Conyngham [I], s.p.; (2) 9 Apr. 1844, Maria Antoinetta, da. of Rev. William Peter Pegus, 7s. (1 d.v.p.) 7da. (1 d.v.p.). styled. Lord Strathavon 1794-1836, earl of Aboyne 1836-53. suc. fa. as 10th mq. of Huntly [S] and 2nd Bar. Meldrum [UK] 17 June 1853. d. 18 Sept. 1863.
Offices Held
Ld. of bedchamber 1826 – 30, in waiting 1840 – 41.
Ld. lt. Aberdeen 1861 – d.
Capt. Hunts. yeoman cav. 1817.
Main residence: Orton Longueville, Hunts.
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Commons 1820-1832
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GORDON, Charles, Lord Strathavon (1792-1863)
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