Preceded by Simon Fraser |
14th Lord Lovat, Third Baron Lovat 1887-1933 |
Succeeded by Simon Christopher Joseph Fraser |
From Find A Grave:
Birth: Nov. 25, 1871 Beauly Highland, Scotland Death: Feb. 18, 1933
Son of Simon Fraser (13th Lord Lovat and 2nd Baron Lovat) and Alice Mary Weld-Blundell.
He succeeded his father, becoming 14th Lord Lovat and 3rd Baron Lovat. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. In 1899, he founded the Lovat Scouts, which he led into action during the Second Boer War. He was also a veteran of World War One, during which he rose to the rank of Brigadier and commanded the Highland Mounted Brigade.
His numerous honours include investment as a Knight of the Thistle (KT), Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO), Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG), Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB), and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). The French government awarded him the Legion of Honour.
In 1910, he married the Hon. Laura Lister at Brompton Oratory in London.
Father of Bridagier Simon Christopher Joseph Fraser (15th Lord Lovat and 4th Baron Lovat), DSO, MC, TD, DL, JP; Magdalen Mary Charlotte (Fraser) Scott (Countess of of Eldon); Major the Hon. Sir Hugh Charles Patrick Joseph Fraser, MBE; Hon. Veronica Nell Fraser; and Hon. Mary Diana Rose Fraser.
Requiescat in pace.
Family links: Parents: Simon Fraser (1828 - 1887) Alice Mary Weld-Blundell Lovat (1846 - 1938)
Spouse: Laura Lister Lovat (1892 - 1965)*
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Categories: Lord Lovat | Clan Fraser of Lovat | Knights of the Thistle | Knights Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order | Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George | Companions of the Order of the Bath | Distinguished Service Order | Chevaliers de la Légion d'honneur
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