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Alastair Ninian John Gordon, 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair (20 July 1920 – 19 August 2002), styled Lord Alastair Gordon from 1965–84, was a British botanical artist and art critic who succeeded to a peerage later in life.
The Most Honourable The Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair | |
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| Born | Hon. Alastair Ninian John Gordon 20 July 1920 Paddington, London |
| Died | 19 August 2002 (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | Harrow School Gray's School of Art Camberwell School of Art |
| Occupation(s) | Botanical artist, art critic |
| Spouse | Anne Barry |
| Children | Lady Emma Foale Alexander Gordon, 7th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair Lady Sophia Gordon |
| Parent(s) | Dudley Gordon, 3rd Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair Cécile Drummond |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Scots Guards |
| Battles / wars | Second World War
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Early life and World War II
Gordon was born at 17 Norfolk Crescent, Paddington, London, the youngest of five children and the fourth son of Lord Dudley Gordon and his wife, Cécile Drummond. He was raised in Kent and attended Harrow before entering Gray's School of Art. Commissioned into the Scots Guards in 1939, he served in the Middle East and North Africa before being invalided to Syria after an Irish Guardsman accidentally shot him in the shoulder. Returning to active service, he fought in Italy and North-West Europe before being demobilized as a staff captain in 1946. After leaving the services, he and fellow veteran and nobleman Earl Haig enrolled at the Camberwell School of Art.
Career as artist
It was at Camberwell that Gordon began to specialize in botanical paintings. Several exhibitions of his art would be held in London, New York, Chicago, and Sydney. Gordon was also a member of the International Association of Art Critics and the modern art correspondent for Connoisseur magazine in the 1960s. It was at this time (1965) that his father inherited the Marquessate and Alastair became Lord Alastair Gordon.
Gordon settled at Ashampstead, Berkshire, far from his ancestral home at Haddo, allowing him to enjoy the company of artistic, rather than country, society. Aside from his art, he also enjoyed a longtime role as an amateur singer in the Bach Choir.
Later life
Inheriting the marquessate after the death of his brother in 1984, he sat as a crossbencher in the House of Lords. He attended the Lords only sparingly to speak on topics of interest to him. In his last year of life, he frequently wrote letters and columns on art criticism and other subjects for newspapers. However, he was best known for magazine and other pieces describing his experiences in the brothels of Knightsbridge and Beirut, an activity regarded by his wife with "tolerant amusement."
Personal life
In 1950, Aberdeen married the ceramic sculptor , daughter of Black Watch Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Barry, MC, of Great Witchingham, Norfolk, sometime Deputy Military Secretary of the Eastern Army of India, and Lady Margaret, daughter of Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie, 6th Earl of Radnor.
They had two daughters and a son:
- Lady Emma Cecile Gordon (b. 26 May 1953), married firstly Dr. Rodney Foale, and secondly John Dewe Mathews
- Alexander George Gordon, 7th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair (31 March 1955 – 12 March 2020)
- Lady Sophia Katherine Gordon (20 July 1960 – 28 December 2005)
References
- "Aberdeen and Temair, Alastair Ninian John Gordon;". Who's Who 1998: an Annual Biographical Dictionary. New York: St. Martin's Press. 1998. p. 3. ISBN 0312175914.
- "Society and Personal". Aberdeen Press and Journal. 27 July 1920. p. 4. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- "Obituary of the 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair". The Sydney Morning Herald. 7 September 2002. Retrieved 15 February 2008.
- Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage, 107th edition, vol. 1, ed. Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage Ltd, 2003, p. 279
- "Mr A. Foale and Miss S. Clark - Engagements Announcements - Telegraph Announcements".
- "| Emma Foale".
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Alastair Gordon, 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair
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Alastair Ninian John Gordon 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair 20 July 1920 19 August 2002 styled Lord Alastair Gordon from 1965 84 was a British botanical artist and art critic who succeeded to a peerage later in life The Most HonourableThe Marquess of Aberdeen and TemairBornHon Alastair Ninian John Gordon 20 July 1920 Paddington LondonDied19 August 2002 2002 08 19 aged 82 Alma materHarrow School Gray s School of Art Camberwell School of ArtOccupation s Botanical artist art criticSpouseAnne BarryChildrenLady Emma Foale Alexander Gordon 7th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair Lady Sophia GordonParent s Dudley Gordon 3rd Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair Cecile DrummondMilitary careerAllegiance United KingdomService wbr branch British ArmyYears of service1939 1946RankCaptainUnitScots GuardsBattles warsSecond World War North Africa Campaign Italian Campaign North West Europe CampaignEarly life and World War IIGordon was born at 17 Norfolk Crescent Paddington London the youngest of five children and the fourth son of Lord Dudley Gordon and his wife Cecile Drummond He was raised in Kent and attended Harrow before entering Gray s School of Art Commissioned into the Scots Guards in 1939 he served in the Middle East and North Africa before being invalided to Syria after an Irish Guardsman accidentally shot him in the shoulder Returning to active service he fought in Italy and North West Europe before being demobilized as a staff captain in 1946 After leaving the services he and fellow veteran and nobleman Earl Haig enrolled at the Camberwell School of Art Career as artistIt was at Camberwell that Gordon began to specialize in botanical paintings Several exhibitions of his art would be held in London New York Chicago and Sydney Gordon was also a member of the International Association of Art Critics and the modern art correspondent for Connoisseur magazine in the 1960s It was at this time 1965 that his father inherited the Marquessate and Alastair became Lord Alastair Gordon Gordon settled at Ashampstead Berkshire far from his ancestral home at Haddo allowing him to enjoy the company of artistic rather than country society Aside from his art he also enjoyed a longtime role as an amateur singer in the Bach Choir Later lifeInheriting the marquessate after the death of his brother in 1984 he sat as a crossbencher in the House of Lords He attended the Lords only sparingly to speak on topics of interest to him In his last year of life he frequently wrote letters and columns on art criticism and other subjects for newspapers However he was best known for magazine and other pieces describing his experiences in the brothels of Knightsbridge and Beirut an activity regarded by his wife with tolerant amusement Personal lifeIn 1950 Aberdeen married the ceramic sculptor daughter of Black Watch Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Barry MC of Great Witchingham Norfolk sometime Deputy Military Secretary of the Eastern Army of India and Lady Margaret daughter of Jacob Pleydell Bouverie 6th Earl of Radnor They had two daughters and a son Lady Emma Cecile Gordon b 26 May 1953 married firstly Dr Rodney Foale and secondly John Dewe Mathews Alexander George Gordon 7th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair 31 March 1955 12 March 2020 Lady Sophia Katherine Gordon 20 July 1960 28 December 2005 References Aberdeen and Temair Alastair Ninian John Gordon Who s Who 1998 an Annual Biographical Dictionary New York St Martin s Press 1998 p 3 ISBN 0312175914 Society and Personal Aberdeen Press and Journal 27 July 1920 p 4 Retrieved 15 January 2025 Obituary of the 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair The Sydney Morning Herald 7 September 2002 Retrieved 15 February 2008 Burke s Peerage Baronetage and Knightage 107th edition vol 1 ed Charles Mosley Burke s Peerage Ltd 2003 p 279 Mr A Foale and Miss S Clark Engagements Announcements Telegraph Announcements Emma Foale External linksHansard 1803 2005 contributions in Parliament by Alastair Gordon 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair Peerage of the United Kingdom Preceded byArchibald Gordon Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair 1984 2002 Succeeded byAlexander Gordon