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
The Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava
Viceregal-Consort of India
In office
13 December 1884  10 December 1888
MonarchQueen Victoria
Preceded byThe Marchioness of Ripon
Succeeded byThe Marchioness of Lansdowne
Personal details
Born
Hariot Georgina Rowan-Hamilton

(1843-02-05)5 February 1843
Died5 February 1936(1936-02-05) (aged 93)
Resting placeClandeboye
SpouseFrederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava
Children
OccupationWriter, health care advocate
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