On this Day in History ... 27th April

27 Apr is in April.

1296 Battle of Dunbar

1533 Coronation of Anne Boleyn

1554 Wyatt's Rebellion Executions

1640 Short Parliament

1650 Battle of Carbisdale

1660 Charles II Proclaimed

1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade

See Births, Marriages and Deaths.

Events on the 27th April

On 27 Apr 1296 Battle of Dunbar was fought between John Warenne 6th Earl Surrey (age 65) and John "Empty Coat" I King Scotland (age 47), his son in law. John Strathbogie 9th Earl Atholl (age 30) and John Comyn 3rd Earl Buchan were captured. The English routed the disorganised Scots in a single charge. Few died; many were captured.

After 27 Apr 1296 John "Empty Coat" I King Scotland (age 47) was imprisoned at Tower of London [Map].

Letters and Papers 1533. 27 Apr 1533. 391. Preparations are making for the coronation of the Lady, which will exceed in sumptuousness all previous ones. It is said that it will take place on Ascension Day. The said Lady (age 32) will be bravely crowned, seeing she has all the Queen's jewels, with which she adorns herself every day; and it seems a very strange thing to every one, and very cruel, that the King should allow the Queen to be so despoiled of her jewels, and give them to another; which will certainly increase confusion. London, 27 April 1533.

Hol., Fr., pp. 6. From a modern copy.

Letters and Papers 1533. 27 Apr 1533. Vienna Archives. 391. Chapuys to Charles V.

This feast of Easter the prior of the Augustines1 in his sermon recommended the people expressly to pray for queen Anne (age 32); at which they were astonished and scandalized, and almost every one took his departure with great murmuring and ill looks, without waiting for the rest of the sermon. The King was greatly displeased, and sent word to the Mayor that on dread of his displeasure he should take order that nothing of the kind happened again, and that no one should be so bold as to murmur at his marriage. The Mayor hereupon assembled the trades and their officers of the several halls, and commanded them, on pain of the King's indignation, not to murmur at his marriage, and to prevent their apprentices from so doing, and, what is worse and more difficult, their wives. The King in vain forbids and makes prohibitions, as it only makes the people speak more against it in private, and these prohibitions only serve to envenom the heart of the people. Four days ago the King sent to the Queen to forbid her and her servants from using the title of Queen; and, not content with this harshness, he has forbidden the Princess either to write or send any message to the Queen; and though the Princess begged of him to depute an express messenger who might testify that she sent no message to the Queen except of how she did, or who might first show the King all the letters that passed between them, she could not obtain this. This prohibition was sent to her the same day that the King sent to her to inform her of his new marriage; at which she was a little sad, and then, like a wise woman as she is, she dissembled the matter, showing herself glad; and without saying a single word of the marriage, suddenly after she had dined, without communicating her intentions to any one, she sat down to write a letter to the King; and when those who brought the news were urgent for a verbal answer, according to their commission, she would not say a single word to them, referring them to her letter; at which I hear the King is well satisfied, and praises highly her prudence. Notwithstanding the execution of this project, the King resolved to go on with the process, and the Queen has been cited to appear before the archbishop of Canterbury on the first of next month, at an abbey 30 miles from here. This being a solitary place has been chosen for secrecy, as they fear that if the affair were managed here, the people would not refrain from speaking of it, and perhaps from rioting. The citation at first threw the Queen into great perplexity, not knowing what to do; but after I had given her my advice she did not care for it. There is no danger for the Queen in anything they can do, if she does not renounce her appeal, expressly or tacitly, and by some indirect means, which the King and his ministers are attempting by various methods. To remedy this I have drawn up certain protestations, whereby I hope that the Queen will not fall into the net of their calumnies and malice.

Note 1. George Browne, D.D.

Letters 1536. 27 Apr 1536. R. O. 741. Henry Lord Stafford to Cromwell.

Though I am least able to serve you, yet the comfort you gave me makes me bold to write to you. I beg you will use means with the King that I may have the farm of the abbey of Rantone, if it be dissolved. It is within four miles of my house and reaches my park pale, and I will give as much for it as any man. I heard that the Queen (age 35) had moved the King to have me in remembrance for it, and he was content, saying it was alms to help me, having so many children on my hands. I heard that George Blunt endeavours to obstruct my suit. By the last act of the Lords Marchers my income will be £20 a year less. In the matter which I showed you of my Lord of Wiltshire's (age 59) motion, pray make my humble submission to the King. Stafford, 27 April. Signed. Pp. 2. Add.: Mr. Secretary. Sealed and endd.

Wriothesley's Chronicle 27 Apr 1554. 27 Apr 1554. Frydaye the 27 of Aprill Lord Thomas Grey, brother to the Duke of Suffolke, was beheaded at the Tower hill [Map].

Henry Machyn's Diary. 28 Apr 1544. The xxviij day of Aprell was heddyd on Towre hyll [Map], betwyn ix and x of the cloke a-for none, my lord Thomas Gray, the duke of Suffoke-Dassett brodur, and bered at Allalow's Barkyng [Map], and the hed (unfinished)

Evelyn's Diary. 11 Apr 1640. I went to London to see the solemnity of his Majesty's (age 39) riding through the city in state to the Short Parliament, which began the 13th following,-a very glorious and magnificent sight, the King (age 39) circled with his royal diadem and the affections of his people: but the day after I returned to Wotton, Surrey [Map] again, where I stayed, my father's (age 53) indisposition suffering great intervals, till April 27th, when I was sent to London to be first resident at the Middle Temple: so as my being at the University, in regard of these avocations, was of very small benefit to me. Upon May the 5th following, was the Parliament unhappily dissolved; and, on the 20th I returned with my brother George to Wotton, Surrey [Map], who, on the 28th of the same month, was married at Albury to Mrs. Caldwell (an heiress of an ancient Leicestershire family, where part of the nuptials were celebrated).

On 27 Apr 1650 the Battle of Carbisdale was fought between the Scottish Royalists commanded by James Graham 1st Marquess Montrose (age 37) and an army of the Scottish government. The Scottish government army was victorious.

Samuel Pepys to John Evelyn. 27 Apr 1655.

Sir (age 34),.

From a letter this day come to my hand from a Shipp of ours (the little Guift) that in a Conflict with a Hollander on the Irish Coast (wherein shoe though much over matched hath acquitted her selfe very well) hath had severall Men wounded, who are putt on shoare for care at Galloway, give me leave to aske you whether any Provision for sick and wounded men is made in Ireland, not with respect to theis Men only, but to the future ocasions in Generall which wee may Probably have of useing it there. You will Pardon this enquiry from one that hath soe little Right to offer you trouble as.

Your humble servant.

S:P (age 22).

Source: NMM Letter-Book 8, 199.

On 27 Apr 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63) died.

On 27 Apr 1660 Henry Jermyn 1st Earl St Albans (age 55) was created 1st Earl St Albans.

On 27 Apr 1694 John George Wettin IV Elector Saxony (age 25) died.

On 27 Apr 1701 Charles Emmanuel III King Sardinia was born to Victor Amadeus King Sardinia (age 34) and Anne Marie Bourbon Queen Consort Sardinia (age 31) at Turin. He a great grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 4.95%.

On 27 Apr 1759 Mary Wollstonecraft was born.

On 27 Apr 1800 Frances Mary Lavinia Polidori was born to Gaetano Fedele Polidori (age 37) and Anna Maria Pierce of Middlesex (age 26) in London.

On 25 Mar 1807 the Slave Trade Act received Royal Assent. The Act prohibited the slave trade in the British Empire. The Bill was first introduced to Parliament in January 1807. It went to the House of Commons on 10 Feb 1807. After a debate lasting ten hours, the House agreed to the second reading of the bill to abolish the Atlantic slave trade by an overwhelming 283 votes for to 16. The Act took effect on 01 May 1807.

The last legal slave voyage was that of Kitty's Amelia which sailed on 27 Jul 1807 having received permission to sale on 27 Apr 1807 before the Act came into force. Kitty's Amelia arrived with 233 slaves at Jamaica 25 Jan 1808.

On 27 Apr 1808 William Cavendish 7th Duke Devonshire was born to William Cavendish (age 25) and Louisa Ocallaghan.

On 27 Apr 1834 Thomas Stothard (age 78) died.

Births on the 27th April

On 27 Apr 1608 Alexander Radclyffe of Ordsall was born to John Radclyffe of Ordsall (age 27).

On or before 27 Apr 1623 Michael Wharton was born to Michael Wharton (age 29) and Catherine Maltby. He was baptised on 27 Apr 1623.

On or before 27 Apr 1660 James Herbert was born to James Herbert (age 37). He was baptised on 27 Apr 1660.

On 27 Apr 1678 Orlando Bridgeman 2nd Baronet was born to Orlando Bridgeman 1st Baronet (age 28) and Mary Cave Lady Bridgeman (age 24).

On 27 Apr 1701 Charles Emmanuel III King Sardinia was born to Victor Amadeus King Sardinia (age 34) and Anne Marie Bourbon Queen Consort Sardinia (age 31) at Turin. He a great grandson of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. Coefficient of inbreeding 4.95%.

On 27 Apr 1709 Francis Blake 1st Baronet was born to Robert Blake (age 12).

On 27 Apr 1726 Bluett Wallop was born to John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth (age 36) and Bridget Bennet Viscountess Lymington (age 29).

On 27 Apr 1759 Bishop Bowyer Sparke was born to Major William Sparke at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk [Map].

On 27 Apr 1759 Mary Wollstonecraft was born.

On 27 Apr 1761 Charles Fox-Strangways was born to Stephen Fox-Strangways 1st Earl of Ilchester (age 56) and Elizabeth Strangways-Horner Countess Ilchester (age 39).

On 20 Apr 1767 Mary Smith was born to Charles Smith of Summer Castle in Rochdale. She was baptised on 27 Apr 1767 at St Mary's Church, Rochdale [Note. Assumed to be the Parish Church of Rochdale]

On 27 Apr 1771 George William Stafford-Jerningham 8th Baron Stafford was born to William Jerningham of Cossey Park 6th Baronet (age 35) and Frances Dillon (age 24). He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 27 Apr 1798 Stillborn Daughter was born to King Frederick Wilhelm Karl Württemberg (age 43) and Princess Charlotte Hanover (age 31). He a grandson of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland.

On 27 Apr 1798 Clara "Claire" Mary Jane Clairmont was born illegitimately to John Lethbridge 1st Baronet (age 52) and Mary Jane de Vial (age 30) at Brislington, Bristol.

On 27 Apr 1800 Frances Mary Lavinia Polidori was born to Gaetano Fedele Polidori (age 37) and Anna Maria Pierce of Middlesex (age 26) in London.

On 27 Apr 1808 William Cavendish 7th Duke Devonshire was born to William Cavendish (age 25) and Louisa Ocallaghan.

On 27 Apr 1822 Simon Thomas Scrope was born to Simon Thomas Scrope (age 32).

On 27 Apr 1824 Fitzpatrick Vernon 2nd Baron Lyveden was born to Robert Smith aka (age 24) and Emma Mary Fitzpatrick Baroness Lyveden. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%.

On 27 Apr 1840 Montolieu Fox Oliphant Murray 1st Viscount Elibank was born.

On 27 Apr 1853 Isabella Mary Dutton was born to Ralph Heneage Dutton (age 31) and Isabella Mansfield (age 28).

On 27 Apr 1855 William Ayerst Ingram was born at Twickenham, Richmond.

On 27 Apr 1864 Robert Blackburn was born.

On 27 Apr 1865 Harold Mccorquodale was born to George Mccorquodale (age 47) and Louisa Kate Honan.

On 27 Apr 1893 Paul Karađorđević was born.

On 27 Apr 1899 Peregrine Cust 6th Baron Brownlow was born to Adelbert Salusbury Cockayne-Cust 5th Baron Brownlow (age 31) and Maud Buckle Baroness Brownlow (age 28).

On 27 Apr 1916 Margaret Jane Fitzroy was born to William Henry Alfred Fitzroy (age 31) and Auriol Margaretta Brougham.

On 27 Apr 1944 Peregrine Cavendish 12th Duke of Devonshire was born to Andrew Cavendish 11th Duke Devonshire (age 24) and Deborah Vivien Mitford Duchess Devonshire (age 24) at Chatsworth House [Map]. He was educated at Eton College, Exeter College, Oxford, where he read history, and at the Royal Agricultural College (now the Royal Agricultural University), Cirencester.

Marriages on the 27th April

Before 27 Apr 1341 Hugh Despencer 1st Baron Despencer (age 33) and Elizabeth Montagu Baroness Badlesmere and Despencer (age 17) were married. She by marriage Baroness Despencer. She the daughter of William Montagu 1st Earl Salisbury (age 40) and Catherine Grandison Countess of Salisbury (age 37). He a great grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

Before 27 Apr 1416 Henry Bromflete 1st Baron Vesci (age 9) and Joan Holland Duchess York (age 36) were married. There appears to be a twenty-seven year age gap here which may suggest the marriage ewas a reward to him since she, having being married three times before, including to Edmund of Langley 1st Duke York, would be a wealthy widow. The difference in their ages was 26 years; she, unusually, being older than him. She the daughter of Thomas Holland 2nd Earl Kent and Alice Fitzalan Countess Kent (deceased). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.

Before 27 Apr 1535 Thomas Burgh (age 25) and Elizabeth Owen (age 23) were married. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward III of England.

On 27 Apr 1571 William Fairfax (age 40) and Jane Stapleton (age 13) were married at Burton Joyce. The difference in their ages was 26 years.

Before 27 Apr 1607 Edward Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell Oakham (age 47) and Francis Rugge Baroness Cromwell Oakham were married.

On or before 27 Apr 1623 Michael Wharton (age 29) and Catherine Maltby were married.

On or before 27 Apr 1693 William Draper and Susannah Evelyn (age 24) were married in St Ethedreda's Chapel Ely House by Archbishop Thomas Tenison (age 56). She the daughter of John Evelyn (age 72) and Mary Browne (age 58).

On 27 Apr 1695 Colonel Henry Cornewall (age 41) and Sussanah Williams were married.

On 27 Apr 1700 Thomas Bruce 3rd Earl Elgin 2nd Earl Ailesbury (age 44) and Charlotte Argenteau Countess Elgin and Ailesbury (age 21) were married at Brussels [Map]. She by marriage Countess Elgin, Countess Ailesbury. The difference in their ages was 22 years. He the son of Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury.

After 27 Apr 1721 Charles Gregory Fairfax 9th Viscount Fairfax and Mary Fairfax Viscountess Fairfax were married. They had nine children but only one, Ann Fairfax, lived to adulthood. They were second cousin once removed.

On 27 Apr 1756 Humphrey Sturt (age 32) and Mary Pitfield were married.

On 27 Apr 1773 Thomas Assheton-Smith of Ashley in Cheshire (age 21) and Elizabeth Wynne were married.

Before 27 Apr 1784 Heinrich Uhthoff (age 55) and Anna-Maria Vanneck (age 50) were married.

On 27 Apr 1790 Thomas Sutton 1st Baronet (age 35) and Lucy Smith were married.

On 27 Apr 1791 John Henniker-Major 2nd Baron Henniker (age 39) and Emily Jones Baroness Henniker were married. There was no issue from the marriage.

On 27 Apr 1795 Richard Brinsley Sheridan (age 43) and Esther Jane Ogle (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 24 years.

On 27 Apr 1847 Archibald Orr-Ewing 1st Baronet (age 29) and Elizabeth Lindsay Reid were married.

On 27 Apr 1849 Mark Kerr aka McDonnell 5th Earl of Antrim (age 35) and Jane Macan Countess of Antrim (age 24) were married.

On 27 Apr 1875 Alfred Fitzroy 8th Duke Grafton (age 25) and Margaret Rose Smith (age 20) were married. He the son of Augustus Charles Lennox Fitzroy 7th Duke Grafton (age 53) and Anne Balfour. He a great x 5 grandson of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 27 Apr 1881 Albert Edward Bertie (age 34) and Caroline Elizabeth McDonnell were married. She the daughter of Mark Kerr aka McDonnell 5th Earl of Antrim and Jane Macan Countess of Antrim (age 56). He the son of Montagu Bertie 6th Earl of Abingdon (age 72) and Elizabeth Lavinia Harcourt Countess Abingdon.

On 27 Apr 1882 Leopold Saxe Coburg Gotha 1st Duke Albany (age 29) and Helena Waldeck Duchess Albany were married at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle [Map]. She by marriage Duchess Albany. He the son of Prince Albert Saxe Coburg Gotha and Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 62).

Before 27 Apr 1899 Adelbert Salusbury Cockayne-Cust 5th Baron Brownlow (age 31) and Maud Buckle Baroness Brownlow (age 28) were married at St Helier, Jersey [Map].

On 27 Apr 1899 Captain William Stirling-Home-Drummond-Moray (age 47) and Gwendoline Edwardes (age 29) were married. They were first cousin once removed.

On 27 Apr 1899 Major John Russell Bedford Cameron and Frances Elizabeth Sarah Eveleigh-de-Moleyns Marchioness Conyngham were married.

On 27 Apr 1905 James Edward Harris 5th Earl Malmesbury (age 32) and Dorothy Gough-Calthorpe Countess of Malmesbury (age 19) were married. She by marriage Countess Malmesbury. He the son of Edward Harris 4th Earl Malmesbury and Sylvia Georgina Stewart Countess of Malmesbury.

On 27 Apr 1916 John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids (age 55) and Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 31) were married. She by marriage Lady Philips of Picton Castle. The difference in their ages was 24 years.

On 27 Apr 1921 Captain Edmund Hannaford Widdicombe (age 40) and Irene Baring-Gould (age 23) were married.

On 27 Apr 1931 Rupert Leigh 4th Baron Leigh (age 23) and Anne Hicks-Beach (age 23) were married.

On 27 Apr 2013 Michael Julian Marsham (age 34) and Lucy Harriet Beaumont (age 32) were married at Hexham Abbey [Map]. He the son of Julian Charles Marsham 8th Earl of Romney (age 65).

Deaths on the 27th April

On 27 Apr 1263 Llywelyn ap Maredudd died.

On 27 Apr 1275 Sibyl Marshal (age 74) died.

Before 27 Apr 1279 Robert Ferrers 6th Earl of Derby (age 40) died. Earl Derby extinct. He was buried at St Thomas' Priory, Stafford [Map].

On 27 Apr 1327 Aveline Courtenay Baroness Giffard Brimpsfield (age 46) died.

After 27 Apr 1344 Eleanor Cantilupe (age 91) died.

On 27 Apr 1437 Maud Burghesh (age 58) died at Ewelme, Oxfordshire. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Ewelme [Map].

On 27 Apr 1458 John Darcy (age 54) died at York [Map].

On 27 Apr 1522 Thomas Boteler (age 61) died.

On 27 Apr 1525 John Marney 2nd Baron Marney (age 41) died without male issue. Baron Marney extinct.

On 27 Apr 1550 Jane Blenerhasset (age 75) died.

On 27 Apr 1580 Christine Wittelsbach (age 8) died.

On 27 Apr 1587 Anne Leycester (age 55) died.

On 27 Apr 1590 George Abernethy 7th Lord Saltoun (age 35) died. His son John Abernethy 8th Lord Saltoun (age 13) succeeded 8th Lord Saltoun.

On 27 Apr 1623 Bishop Eric of Lorraine (age 47) died at Nancy.

On 27 Apr 1644 Elizabeth Langhorne died.

On 27 Apr 1656 Gerrit van Honthorst (age 63) died.

On 27 Apr 1660 Colonel Nathaniel Pope (age 57) died at Cliffs. He was buried at Mount Vernon.

On 27 Apr 1694 John George Wettin IV Elector Saxony (age 25) died.

On 27 Apr 1695 John Trenchard (age 46) died.

On 27 Apr 1706 Bernhard I Duke of Saxe Meiningen (age 56) died.

On 27 Apr 1706 Bernhard Saxe Gotha I Duke Saxe Meiningen (age 56) died at Meiningen.

On 27 Apr 1707 Ralph Eure 8th Baron Eure died. Baron Eure extinct.

On or before 27 Apr 1718 John Sibthorpe of St Marks Lincoln (age 49) died.

On 27 Apr 1721 Elizabeth Clifford Viscountess Dunbar (age 32) died.

On 27 Apr 1738 Margaret Stuart Viscountess Garnock (age 57) died.

On 27 Apr 1748 Princess Marie Thérèse of France (age 1) died.

On 27 Apr 1769 Fleetwood Hesketh (age 30) died.

On 27 Apr 1779 Thomas Middleton Trollope (age 57) died.

On 27 Apr 1782 John Campbell 4th Earl Loudon (age 76) died. His first cousin James Mure-Campbell 5th Earl Loudon (age 56) succeeded 5th Earl Loudon.

On 27 Apr 1784 Heinrich Uhthoff (age 55) died at Bath, Somerset [Map].

On 27 Apr 1788 John Parker 1st Baron Boringdon (age 53) died. His son John Parker 1st Earl Morley (age 15) succeeded 2nd Baron Boringdon.

On 27 Apr 1799 Stebbing Shaw died.

On 27 Apr 1803 Thomas Conolly (age 65) died.

On 27 Apr 1805 William Trench 1st Earl of Clancarty (age 63) died. His son Richard Le Poer Trench 2nd Earl Clancarty (age 37) succeeded 2nd Earl Clancarty.

On 27 Apr 1805 Thomas Lighton 1st Baronet died.

On 27 Apr 1810 Henry O'Brien (age 74) died.

On 27 Apr 1823 Charles Shaw-Lefevre (age 63) died.

On 27 Apr 1824 Robert Fulke Greville (age 73) died.

On 27 Apr 1824 William Kerr 6th Marquess Lothian (age 60) died at Richmond, Surrey [Map]. His son John Kerr 7th Marquess Lothian (age 30) succeeded 7th Marquess Lothian.

On 27 Apr 1827 Henry Forster Mills (age 58) died. He was buried at Bath Abbey [Map].

On 27 Apr 1833 Emmerich Joseph 1st Duke Dalberg (age 59) died.

On 27 Apr 1834 Thomas Stothard (age 78) died.

On 27 Apr 1835 John Russell (age 38) died at Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire.

On 27 Apr 1837 Angelina Mary O'Brien (age 27) died.

On 27 Apr 1838 Richard Carr Glyn 1st Baronet (age 83) died. His son Richard Plumptre Glyn 2nd Baronet (age 50) succeeded 2nd Baronet Glyn of Gaunts in Dorset.

On 27 Apr 1840 Blanche Georgiana Howard Duchess Devonshire (age 28) died.

On 27 Apr 1842 Clement Royds (age 20) drowned in the River Mersey.

On 27 Apr 1847 Henry Wellesley 1st Baron Cowley (age 74) died. His son Henry Richard Charles Wellesley 1st Earl Cowley (age 42) succeeded 2nd Baron Cowley.

On 27 Apr 1851 Judith St John-Mildmay Countess Radnor (age 61) died.

On 27 Apr 1890 Gertrude Percy Countess Amherst (age 75) died.

On 27 Apr 1897 Prince William of Baden (age 67) died.

On 27 Apr 1899 Elizabeth Marianne Napier Countess Arran (age 79) died.

On 27 Apr 1911 Adelaide Lister died.

On 27 Apr 1911 Edward William Berkeley Fitzharding (age 54) died.

On 27 Apr 1913 Adelaide Louisa Venables-Vernon died.

On 27 Apr 1915 Susan Catherine Mary Murray Countess Southesk (age 77) died.

On 27 Apr 1916 Leopold Clement Saxe Coburg Gotha (age 37) died after six months of suffering following his attack by Camilla Rybicka.

On 27 Apr 1922 Eliza Maria Gordon Cumming Baroness Middleton died at Birdsall House, Ryedale.

On 27 Apr 1926 Reverend Athelstan Corbet (age 88) died.

On 27 Apr 1931 Evelyn Kenrick died.

On 27 Apr 1935 Ulrica Duncombe died.

On 27 Apr 1935 George Herbert Arthur Edward Hyde Villiers (age 28) died in a shooting accident at the De Beers Estate, Kimberley.

On 27 Apr 1937 Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 78) died.

On 27 Apr 1950 Beatrix Maud Gascoyne-Cecil Countess Selborne (age 92) died.