Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie, 8th Earl of Radnor

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Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie, 8th Earl of Radnor was born on 10 November 1927. He is the son of William Pleydell-Bouverie and Helena Olivia Adeane.

He married, firstly, Anne Garden Seth-Smith, daughter of Donald Farquaharson Seth-Smith, on 8 July 1953 and were divorced in 1962. He and Anna had two sons:


He married, secondly, Margaret Robin Fleming, daughter of Robin Fleming, in 1963 and were divorced 1985. They had four daughter.

  • Lady Martha Pleydell-Bouverie (b. 1964)
  • Lady Lucy Pleydell-Bouverie (b. 1964)
  • Lady Belina Pleydell-Bouverie (b. 1966)
  • Lady Frances Pleydell-Bouverie (b. 1973)


He married, thirdly, Mary Jillean Gwenellan Eddy, daughter of William Edward Montogue Eddy, in 1986.

Preceded by
William Pleydell-Bouverie
Earl of Radnor
1968–Present
Succeeded by
Incumbent