William Craven, 4th Earl of Craven
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William George Robert Craven, 4th Earl of Craven OBE (16 December 1868–10 July 1921) was a British peer.
Craven was the eldest son of the 3rd Earl of Craven and his wife Evelyn, a daughter of the 7th Viscount Barrington. On 18 April 1893, he married Cornelia Martin (the only daughter of a wealthy American banker, Bradley Martin) at Grace Church, New York City, which brought him property in Mayfair.
Whilst racing at Cowes Week in 1921 and although a strong swimmer at age 55, Lord Craven fell overboard and drowned. His body was washed ashore on 12 July and he was succeeded by his eldest son, William, Viscount Uffington.
| Preceded by: The Lord Allendale |
Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard 1911–1915 |
Succeeded by: The Lord Suffield |
| Preceded by: George Craven |
Earl of Craven 1883–1921 |
Succeeded by: William Craven |
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