Douglas Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald
British politician and general (1852–1935) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant General Douglas Mackinnon Baillie Hamilton Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald, KCB, KCVO (29 October 1852 – 12 April 1935), styled Lord Cochrane between 1860 and 1885, was a Scottish representative peer from 1886-1922[1][2] and a British Army general.
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The Earl of Dundonald | |
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Personal details | |
Born | (1852-10-29)29 October 1852 Banff, Scotland |
Died | 12 April 1935(1935-04-12) (aged 82) Wimbledon, England |
Spouse | |
Relations | Thomas Cochrane, 1st Baron Cochrane of Cults (brother) |
Children | 5, including Thomas |
Parent(s) | Thomas Cochrane, 11th Earl of Dundonald Louisa Harriet Mackinnon |
Education | Eton College |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | General Officer Commanding the Militia of Canada 2nd Regiment of Life Guards |
Battles/wars | Mahdist War Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches (7) |
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