John Lambton, 5th Earl of Durham
John Lambton, 5th Earl of Durham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 October 1884 |
| Died | 4 February 1970 (aged 85) |
| Spouse(s) |
Diana Farquhar
(m. 1919; died 1924)Hermione Bullough (m. 1931) |
| Children | 3, including Antony |
| Father | Frederick Lambton |
| Military career | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Wars | World War I |
John Frederick Lambton, 5th Earl of Durham (7 October 1884 – 4 February 1970), briefly styled Viscount Lambton between 1928 and 1929, was a British hereditary peer. Through his sister Lilian, he was an uncle of future Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home. Lord Durham is best remembered for the donation of Penshaw Monument to the National Trust.