John Elphinstone, 17th Lord Elphinstone

John Alexander Elphinstone, 17th Lord Elphinstone and 3rd Baron Elphinstone DL (22 March 1914 – 15 November 1975) was a British nobleman and serviceman during World War II. He was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Right Honourable
The Lord Elphinstone
Lord Elphinstone, second from left
Personal details
Born
John Alexander Elphinstone, Master of Elphinstone

22 March 1914
Died15 November 1975(1975-11-15) (aged 61)
Parents
  • Sidney Elphinstone, 16th Lord Elphinstone
  • Lady Mary Bowes-Lyon
Relatives
  • Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (maternal aunt)
  • Elizabeth II (first cousin)
  • Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (first cousin)
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch/service British Army
RankLieutenant
Unit
Battles/warsWorld War II
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