Grey Ruthven 2nd Earl of Gowrie Politician

Alexander Patrick Greysteil Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie PC, FRSL (born 26 November 1939), usually known as Grey Gowrie, is a Scottish hereditary peer. He was a Conservative Party politician for some years, including a period in the British Cabinet, and was later Chairman of Sotheby's and of the Arts Council of England. He has also published poetry. Lord Gowrie is the hereditary Clan Chief of Clan Ruthven.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 26, 1939
Birth place
Republic of Ireland
Education
Harvard University
Eton College
Balliol College Oxford

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Office holder

office
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Minister of State for the Arts
party
Conservative Party (UK)
prime minister
Margaret Thatcher
successor

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External resources

  1. http://www.iranheritage.org