Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton
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Myrtle Olive Felix Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton (20 February 1934 – sCJD 15 May 2000) was born the Honourable Myrtle Arbuthnot, known as Ziki. Daughter of David George Arbuthnot and Elisabeth, nee Kemeys-Tynte, 10th Baroness Wharton, she was brought up in South Africa but moved to England in her teens.
When her mother died in 1974, the Barony went into abeyancy. This was terminated in 1990, and Ziki Robertson became 11th Baroness Wharton. She was one of the 90 hereditary peers who were elected in 1999 to continue as members of the Lords when most of the hereditary peers lost their seats. Baroness Wharton was a photographer and was Vice President of the RSPCA.
She married Henry MacLeod Robertson and had four children including Myles Christopher David Robertson, 12th Baron Wharton.
| Peerage of England | ||
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| Preceded by Elisabeth Vintcent |
Baroness Wharton 1990–2000 |
Succeeded by Myles Robertson |
[edit] References
- Burke's Peerage & Baronetage 107th edition.
- Family tree
