Ian Keith, 12th Earl of Kintore
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James Ian Keith, 12th Earl of Kintore (25 July 1908 – October 1, 1989), was a Scottish nobleman, the son of the 1st Viscount Stonehaven and the 11th Countess of Kintore.
Born James Ian Baird, he changed his name from Baird to Keith by Interlocutur Lyon Court 28 June 1967. He worked as a labourer in Britain and Canada in his youth. In 1935, he married Delia Loyd and had three children:
- The Lady Dianna Keith
- Michael Keith, 13th Earl of Kintore
- The Hon. David Keith
He succeeded his father as 2nd Viscount Stonehaven in 1941. During World War II, he joined the Royal Marine Engineers and rose to the rank of major. He lived in South Africa from 1947 to 1952, when he returned to manage the family estate at Rickarton. In 1974, he succeeded his mother as 12th Earl of Kintore.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sydney Keith-Falconer |
Earl of Kintore 1974–1989} |
Succeeded by Michael Keith |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by John Baird |
Viscount Stonehaven 1941–1989 |
Succeeded by Michael Keith |
