Rowland Baring, 2nd Earl of Cromer
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Rowland Thomas Baring, 2nd Earl of Cromer, GCB, GCIE, GCVO, PC, ADC (November 29, 1877 – May 13, 1953) was the son of Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer.
Cromer served as Lord Chamberlain for 16 years.
He married Lady Ruby Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, daughter of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto, on 4 April 1908. They had three children:
- Lady Rosemary Ethel Baring (1908–2004), married Lt.-Col. John Hills and had issue.
- Lady Violet Mary Baring (b. 17 December 1911), married Major Mervyn Vernon.
- George Rowland Stanley Baring, 3rd Earl of Cromer (1918–1991)
In the film Mrs Henderson Presents, Cromer is portrayed by actor Christopher Guest.
| Preceded by The Duke of Atholl |
Lord Chamberlain 1922–1938 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Clarendon |
| Preceded by Evelyn Baring |
Earl of Cromer 1917–1953 |
Succeeded by George Baring |
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