Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon
Welsh photographer and filmmaker; ex-husband of Princess Margaret (1930-2017)
Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon (7 March 1930 – 13 January 2017), commonly known as Lord Snowdon, was an English photographer and filmmaker. He was married to Princess Margaret, younger daughter of King George VI and younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Earl of Snowdon | |
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Member of the House of Lords | |
In office 16 November 1999 – 31 March 2016 as Baron Armstrong-Jones | |
In office 6 October 1961 – 11 November 1999 as Earl of Snowdon | |
Personal details | |
Born | Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones 7 March 1930 Belgravia, London, England |
Died | 13 January 2017 Kensington, London, England | (aged 86)
Resting place | St Baglan's Church, Llanfaglan, Wales |
Nationality | British |
Spouse(s) | Lucy Lindsay-Hogg
(m. 1978; div. 2000) |
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Parents | |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Photographer |
Snowdon retired from the House of Lords on 31 March 2016.[1]
Armstrong-Jones died at his home in Kensington, London, England from kidney failure on 13 January 2017, aged 86.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Earl of Snowdon".
- ↑ "Obituary: Lord Snowdon". BBC News. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.