Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale

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Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857 - 1944), was an English nobleman. He succeeded his brother, George Henry. He was an avid sportsman and bon vivant and was known by some as "England's greatest sporting gentleman". He donated the original Lonsdale Belts for boxing. In addition, he was the inspiration for the Lonsdale cigar size. He was part of a famous wager with John Pierpoint Morgan over whether a man could circumnavigate the globe and remain unidentified.

He was also a keen football fan, and was chairman of Arsenal Football Club for a brief period in 1936 (having previously been a club director). He later became the club's Honorary President.

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His name was also given to a clothing brand of boxing garments, worn by Muhammad Ali.

Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by: George Henry Lowther	Earl of Lonsdale 1882–1944	Succeeded by: Lancelot Edward Lowther
Honorary Titles
Preceded by: The Lord Muncaster	Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland 1917–1944	Succeeded by: Frescheville Hubert Ballantine-Dykes
Preceded by: The Lord Hothfield	Lord Lieutenant of Westmorland 1917–1944	Succeeded by: ?
Business positions
Preceded by: Sir Samuel Hill-Wood	Arsenal chairman 1936	Succeeded by: The Earl of Granard