10th Marquess of Queensberry. Born the son of John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensbury, the man who lent his name to the Marquess of Queensbury set of rules that formed the basis of modern boxing, and Sybil Montgomery. He married Anna Maria Walters in September 1893 and with her had three children. Although a second son, his elder brother, Francis, predeceased him, and he inherited his fathers titles in 1900. His wife died in 1917, and he married Mary Louise Bickel a year later. He died at age 51, and was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son Francis.
10th Marquess of Queensberry. Born the son of John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensbury, the man who lent his name to the Marquess of Queensbury set of rules that formed the basis of modern boxing, and Sybil Montgomery. He married Anna Maria Walters in September 1893 and with her had three children. Although a second son, his elder brother, Francis, predeceased him, and he inherited his fathers titles in 1900. His wife died in 1917, and he married Mary Louise Bickel a year later. He died at age 51, and was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son Francis.
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