John Lambton, 3rd Earl of Durham

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John George Lambton, 3rd Earl of Durham KG GCVO PC (June 19, 1855 – September 18, 1928) was the grandson of the famous British statesman and colonial administrator, John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham.

He married Ethel Elizabeth Louisa Milner on October 28, 1882, but they did not have any children and Lord Lambton's titles passed to his twin brother, Frederick. He was made a Knight of the Garter in 1909 and sworn of the Privy Council in 1911.

From 1919 till 1928, he served as chancellor of the University of Durham.

Honorary Titles
Preceded by The Marquess of Londonderry	Lord Lieutenant of Durham 1884–1928	Succeeded by The Marquess of Londonderry
Preceded by The Duke of Northumberland	Chancellor of the University of Durham 1919–1928	Succeeded by The Duke of Northumberland
Preceded by George Lambton	Earl of Durham 1879–1928	Succeeded by Frederick Lambton