Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne
British statesman (1845-1927)
1845 — 1927
Quick Facts
Profession
British statesman (1845-1927)
Born
January 14, 1845
Died
1927 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, governor, viceroy
United KingdomBorn in LondonDied in Clonmel
1845
Born in London (1845-01-14)
1866
Positionmember of the House of Lords (1866–1927)
1883
PositionGovernor General of Canada (1883–1888)
1884
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
1884
Awardhonorary doctorate at the Laval University
1888
PositionGovernor-General of India (1888–1894)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne?+
Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne is British statesman (1845-1927). Born in 1845.
What does the name Keith mean?+
The name Keith means "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is of English origin.
When was Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne born?+
Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne was born on January 14, 1845.
When did Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne die?+
Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne died in 1927, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).
The name Keith is of English origin, meaning "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Keith — January 14, 1845
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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