James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose
Commodore James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose KT CB CVO VD (1 May 1878 – 20 January 1954) was a Scottish nobleman, naval officer, politician and engineer. He took the first film of a solar eclipse and is credited as the inventor of the aircraft carrier.
The Duke of Montrose KT, CB, CVO, VD | |
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The Duke and Duchess of Montrose in the 1940s | |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
| In office 10 December 1925 – 20 January 1954 Hereditary Peerage | |
| Preceded by | The 5th Duke of Montrose |
| Succeeded by | The 7th Duke of Montrose |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Graham 1 May 1878 London, England, UK |
| Died | 20 January 1954 (aged 75) Buchanan Castle, Scotland |
| Resting place | Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Scottish Party |
| Spouse | Lady Mary Douglas-Hamilton |
| Children | 4, including Angus and Jean |
| Parent(s) | The 5th Duke of Montrose Violet Hermione Graham |
| Occupation | Politician, Naval officer |
| Profession | Engineer |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1903–1927 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | CB, CVO, VD |
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