Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 6th Marquess of Salisbury
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Robert Edward Peter Gascoyne-Cecil, 6th Marquess of Salisbury (October 24, 1916–July 11, 2003) was the son of Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury. Prior to succeeding his father in the Marquessate, he had been Conservative Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West (1950-1954). He also succeeded his father as President of the Conservative Monday Club.
He married The Lady Marjorie Olein Wyndham-Quin, granddaughter of Windham Wyndham-Quin, 5th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl, on 18 December 1945. They had seven children:
- Robert Michael James Gascoyne-Cecil, 7th Marquess of Salisbury (b. 30 September 1946)
- Lord Richard Valentine Gascoyne-Cecil (b. 26 January 1948-1978)
- Lord Charles Edward Vere Gascoyne-Cecil (b. 13 July 1949)
- Lord Valentine William Gascoyne-Cecil (b. 13 May 1952)
- Henry Gascoyne-Cecil (b. 3 May 1955–6 May 1955)
- Lady Rose Alice Elizabeth Cecil (b. 11 September 1956)
- Lord Michael Hugh Cecil (b. 23 March 1960)
[edit] References
- Copping, Robert, The Monday Club - Crisis and After May 1975, pps: 15 & 25, published by the Current Affairs Information Service, Ilford, Essex, (P/B).
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by (new constituency) |
Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West 1950–1954 |
Succeeded by Sir John Eden |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Robert Gascoyne-Cecil |
Marquess of Salisbury 1972–2003 |
Succeeded by Robert Gascoyne-Cecil |
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