Zara Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie
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1879 – 1965
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Who was Zara Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie?
Zara Eileen Hore-Ruthven, Countess of Gowrie was the Irish-born wife of the 1st Earl of Gowrie, Governor of South Australia 1928-34, Governor of New South Wales 1935-36 and the longest-serving Governor-General of Australia 1936-44. She was renowned for her work in promoting the welfare of children in Australia, and the Lady Gowrie Child Centres were named in her honour.
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- Born
- Jan 20, 1879
- Also known as
- First lady Zara, Countess of Gowrie
- Died
- Jul 19, 1965
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on July 23, 2013
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