John Lambton, 5th Earl of Durham

John Lambton, 5th Earl of Durham (7 October 1884 – 4 February 1970), styled Lord Lambton between 1928 and 1929, was a British peer. He is best remembered for the donation of Penshaw Monument to the National Trust.

Biography

Durham was born on 7 October 1884, the son of Frederick Lambton, 4th Earl of Durham and his wife Beatrix Bulteel.

Durham was educated at Eton College. He fought in the First World War as a Captain in the 3rd/7th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers and was wounded. He succeeded to the earldom and subsidiary titles on the death of his father on 31 January 1929.

Durham died on 4 February 1970, aged 85.

Marriages & Children

Durham was married firstly on 12 November 1919 to Diana Mary Farquhar (born 19 July 1901, died 28 August 1924). They had two sons:

After the death of his first wife, Durham was married secondly on 4 March 1931 to Hermione Bullough, daughter of Sir George Bullough, 1st Baronet. They had one son:

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Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Frederick William Lambton
Earl of Durham
1929–1970
Succeeded by
Antony Claud Frederick Lambton