Lawrence Dundas, 3rd Marquess of Zetland

Who was Lawrence Dundas, 3rd Marquess of Zetland?

Lawrence Aldred Mervyn Dundas, 3rd Marquess of Zetland was a lawn tennis player of some note in the 1940s, known before 1971 as the Earl of Ronaldshay.

Dundas performed at the All England Championships, Wimbledon and in addition, was chairman of Catterick Bridge Racecourse and Redcar Racecourse for many years. He lived at Aske Hall, near Richmond. He has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for the seat of Bath had the election been held in 1939/1940.

On 2 December 1936, he married Penelope Pike and they had four children:

Mark Dundas, 4th Marquess of Zetland

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His niece, Carolyne Christie, was married to Rock Scully, manager of The Grateful Dead, and later, in 1976, to Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. His nephew, Carolyne's younger brother Willie Christie is a photographer and film director.