Margaret Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
British princess (1930–2002)
1930 — 2002
Quick Facts
Profession
British princess (1930–2002)
Born
August 21, 1930
Died
2002 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
socialite, aristocrat
United KingdomBorn in Glamis CastleDied in King Edward VII's Hospital
1930
Born in Glamis Castle (1930-08-21)
1953
AwardDame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
1960
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of the Crown
1963
Awardhonorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
1990
AwardRoyal Victorian Chain
2002
Died in King Edward VII's Hospital
About
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and the only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II. Born when her parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, she became second in line to the British throne after her father's accession in 1936, though her place in the succession declined as her sister's children and grandchildren were born.
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Who is Margaret Margaret, Countess of Snowdon?+
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and the only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II. Born when her parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, she became second in line to the British throne after her father's accession i
What does the name Margaret mean?+
The name Margaret means "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the name of a legendary third century saint, from Margaret, from Margaret (Marguerite), from Margarita, from pearl, ultimately from an Indo-Iranian source. The same source, through folk etymology, has produced lit=stone or pebble of the sea, related to merigrita, pearl, merigrioz, equivalent to nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Margaret Margaret, Countess of Snowdon born?+
Margaret Margaret, Countess of Snowdon was born on August 21, 1930.
When did Margaret Margaret, Countess of Snowdon die?+
Margaret Margaret, Countess of Snowdon died in 2002, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the name of a legendary third century saint, from Margaret, from Margaret (Marguerite), from Margarita, from pearl, ultimately from an Indo-Iranian source. The same source, through folk etymology, has produced lit=stone or pebble of the sea, related to merigrita, pearl, merigrioz, equivalent to nocat=1.
The name Margaret is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the name of a legendary third century saint, from Margaret, from Margaret (Marguerite), from Margarita, from pearl, ultimately from an Indo-Iranian source. The same source, through folk etymology, has produced lit=stone or pebble of the sea, related to merigrita, pearl, merigrioz, equivalent to nocat=1.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Margaret — August 21, 1930
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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