Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 6th Earl of Minto

Gilbert Edward George Lariston Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 6th Earl of Minto, OBE, DL (/kɪˈnɪnmənd/;[1] 19 June 1928 – 7 September 2005) (nicknamed "Gibbie"), styled Viscount Melgund until 1975, was a Scottish peer.The Earl was at that time convenor of the Borders Regional Council, which held regulatory jurisdiction over such actions.[5][6] Lord Minto married Lady Caroline Child-Villiers (born 9 April 1934), daughter of George Child Villiers, 9th Earl of Jersey and Patricia Kenneth Richards, on 26 November 1952.[8] Lord Minto died after a fall, and due to severe lung disease that rendered an operation impossible, at the age of 77 in a nursing home.His funeral took place on Monday, 12 September 2005 at Minto Parish Church, near Hawick, Scottish Borders.
Minto House (Minto, Scottish Borders) circa 1910 - demolished 1992
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