Family and Education
b. 4 Jan. 1792, 1st s. of George, 5th Earl of Aboyne [S], by 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. 7da. Styled Lord Strathavon 1794-1836, Earl of Aboyne 1836-53; suc. fa. as 10th Mq. of Huntly [S] and 2nd Baron Meldrum [UK] 17 June 1853.
Offices Held
Ld. of bedchamber 1826 – 30, in waiting 1840–1.
Ld. lt. Aberdeen 1861 – d.
Main residence: Orton Longueville, Hunts.
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Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
GORDON, Charles (1792-1863)
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Oxford 1644
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