Algernon St Maur, 15th Duke of Somerset
1846–1923 (age 77)
Biography
Algernon St Maur, 15th Duke of Somerset, lived a life shaped by service to crown and country, overseeing his historic Wiltshire estates while upholding the traditions of English dukedom. His military career reflected a steadfast commitment to duty, taking him through a period of change for the British Army as it met the challenges of a new century.
In later years he sought to balance the responsibilities of peerage with personal interests in rural stewardship, leaving an impression of quiet leadership and fidelity to the institutions he represented.