Sir Humphrey de Trafford, 4th Baronet
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Sir Humphrey Edmund de Trafford (1891-1971) was a prominent English racehorse owner, and grandfather of Brigadier Andrew Henry Parker Bowles. He was born on 30 November 1891, the son of Sir Humphrey de Trafford, 3rd Baronet and Violet Alice Maud Franklin.
He married Hon. Cynthia Hilda Evelyn Cadogan, daughter of Henry Arthur Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea and Hon. Mildred Cecilia Harriet Sturt, on 2 October 1917. They had four daughters:
- Ann (born 14 July 1918), married Derek Henry Parker Bowles.
- Mary (born 23 February 1920)
- Violet (born 17 June 1926)
- Catherine (born 5 November 1928)
On the death of his father, on 10 January 1929 he became the Fourth Baronet de Trafford. In 1940, he was one of four godparents at the christening of his grandson Brigadier Andrew Henry Parker Bowles, Ann's son.
His horse Alcide won the 1958 St. Leger Stakes and the 1959 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Another horse Parthia won the 1959 Epsom Derby.
Sir Humphrey Edmund de Trafford died on 6 October 1971.
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Humphrey Francis de Trafford |
de Trafford Baronets 1929–1971 |
Succeeded by Sir Rudolph de Trafford |
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