Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster - Revision history

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In 1931, the Duke, a [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] "outed" his brother-in-law, the [[William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp|Earl Beauchamp]], as a homosexual to the [[George V of the United Kingdom|King]] and [[Mary of Teck|Queen]] and hoped to ruin the [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal Party]] through Beauchamp. Homosexuality was a criminal offence at the time, and the King was horrified, saying "I thought men like that shot themselves." During the run-up to [[World War II]], he supported various right-wing and anti-semitic causes, including the [[Right Club]].

He married, fourthly, Anne Winifred Sullivan, on [[7 February]] [[1947]].

The Duke died in 1953, aged 74 and his titles passed to his cousin, [[William Grosvenor, 3rd Duke of Westminster|William Grosvenor]].

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-In 1931, the Duke, a [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] "outed" his brother-in-law, the [[William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp|Earl Beauchamp]], as a homosexual to King George V  and Queen Mary,  he hoped to ruin the [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal Party]] through Beauchamp. Homosexuality was a criminal offence at the time, and the King was horrified, saying "I thought men like that shot themselves." During the run-up to [[World War II]], he supported various right-wing and anti-semitic causes, including the [[Right Club]].
+'''Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor''' (19 March 1879 – 19 July 1953), known as "Bendor" or "Benny" by his friends, was the 2nd Duke of Westminster and son of [[Victor Alexander Grosvenor]], Earl Grosvenor and grandson of [[Hugh Grosvenor]], 1st Duke of Westminster{{ref|1}}.  During his long and rich military career he received both the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) and the Distinguished Service Order (DSO){{ref|2}}.
-He married, fourthly, Anne Winifred Sullivan, on [[7 February]] [[1947]].
+He married 4 women{{ref|3}} and had a notorious affair with [[Gabrielle Chanel]] better known as Coco {{ref|4}} the designer and establisher of the [[Coco Chanel]] fashion house.
-The Duke died in 1953, aged 74 and his titles passed to his cousin, [[William Grosvenor, 3rd Duke of Westminster|William Grosvenor]].
+He was an active member of the [[Conservative Party]].  In the 1930s he developed extreme right-wing opinions.  He became a member of several anti-Semitic organizations, including the [[Anglo-German Fellowship]]{{ref|5}}.
-==Affiliations==
+In 1931, the Duke "outed" his brother-in-law [[William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp|Earl Beauchamp]] as a homosexual to [[King George V]] and [[Queen Mary]].  He aim was to ruin the [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal Party]] through Beauchamp.  The King horrified, said famously "I thought men like that shot themselves"{{ref|6}}.
 *[[British League for European Freedom]]
 *[[Common Cause]], both organisations shared an office donated by the Duke.

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−	In 1931, the Duke, a [[Conservative Party (UK)\|Conservative]] "outed" his brother-in-law, the [[William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp\|Earl Beauchamp]], as a homosexual to ~~the [[~~George V ~~of the United Kingdom\|King]]~~ and [[Mary ~~of Teck\|Queen]] and~~ hoped to ruin the [[Liberal Party (UK)\|Liberal Party]] through Beauchamp. Homosexuality was a criminal offence at the time, and the King was horrified, saying "I thought men like that shot themselves." During the run-up to [[World War II]], he supported various right-wing and anti-semitic causes, including the [[Right Club]].	+	In 1931, the Duke, a [[Conservative Party (UK)\|Conservative]] "outed" his brother-in-law, the [[William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp\|Earl Beauchamp]], as a homosexual to King George V and Queen Mary, he hoped to ruin the [[Liberal Party (UK)\|Liberal Party]] through Beauchamp. Homosexuality was a criminal offence at the time, and the King was horrified, saying "I thought men like that shot themselves." During the run-up to [[World War II]], he supported various right-wing and anti-semitic causes, including the [[Right Club]].

	He married, fourthly, Anne Winifred Sullivan, on [[7 February]] [[1947]].		He married, fourthly, Anne Winifred Sullivan, on [[7 February]] [[1947]].

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	The Duke died in 1953, aged 74 and his titles passed to his cousin, [[William Grosvenor, 3rd Duke of Westminster\|William Grosvenor]].		The Duke died in 1953, aged 74 and his titles passed to his cousin, [[William Grosvenor, 3rd Duke of Westminster\|William Grosvenor]].
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		+	==Affiliations==
		+	*[[British League for European Freedom]]
		+	*[[Common Cause]], both organisations shared an office donated by the Duke.