David Somerset, 11th Duke of Beaufort
David Robert Somerset, 11th Duke of Beaufort GCC (23 February 1928 – 16 August 2017), known as David Somerset until 1984, was an English peer and major landowner.
The Duke of Beaufort GCC | |
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The Duke photographed by Allan Warren | |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
| In office 5 February 1984 – 11 November 1999 as a hereditary peer | |
| Preceded by | Henry Somerset, 10th Duke of Beaufort |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Robert Somerset 23 February 1928 |
| Died | 16 August 2017 (aged 89) Badminton, Gloucestershire, England |
| Spouses | Lady Caroline Jane Thynne
(m. 1950; died 1995)Miranda Elisabeth Morley
(m. 2000) |
| Children | Henry Somerset, 12th Duke of Beaufort Lady Anne Somerset Lord Edward Somerset Lord John Somerset |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1946–? |
| Service number | 370772 |
An important figure in the world of fox hunting, he was also chairman of Marlborough Fine Art and was well known for frequent conflicts with hunt saboteurs. He also held the office of Hereditary Keeper of Raglan Castle and was President of the British Horse Society.
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