Hariot Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava
Hariot Georgina Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, VA, CI, DBE (née Rowan-Hamilton; 5 February 1843 – 25 October 1936) was a British aristocrat and Vicereine of India, known for her success in the role of "diplomatic wife," and for leading an initiative to improve medical care for women in British India.
Her Excellency The Most Honourable The Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava VA CI DBE | |
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The Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava | |
Viceregal-Consort of India | |
In office 13 December 1884 – 10 December 1888 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | The Marchioness of Ripon |
Succeeded by | The Marchioness of Lansdowne |
Personal details | |
Born | Hariot Georgina Rowan-Hamilton 5 February 1843 |
Died | 5 February 1936 93) | (aged
Resting place | Clandeboye |
Spouse | Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava |
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Occupation | Writer, health care advocate |
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