Louis of Burma Mountbatten Earl Mountbatten of Burma [16022] 24
- Born: 25 Jun 1900, Windsor, Berkshire, England
- Marriage: Hon. Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley [16021] on 18 Jul 1922 in St.Margaret's, Westminster
- Died: 27 Aug 1979, Donegal Bay, County Sligo, Ireland at age 79
 Cause of his death was Murdered in a terrorist explosion.
General Notes:
Murdered in a terrorist explosion on his yacht whilst on holiday.
Was driven, by the treatment of his father, to strive to become the perfect
sailor. He achieved his ambitition and was made first sea lord, despite his
attrocious record with HMS Kelly his first ship which he sunk. Made commander
in S.E Asia and gained the great respect of the troops. Was made the last
Viceroy of India and oversaw the division of that country. Befriended Prince
Charles.
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Noted events in his life were:
• Acceded, 28 Oct 1947.
Louis married Hon. Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley [16021] [MRIN: 7662], daughter of Wilfred of Mount Temple Ashley Lord of Mount Temple [16018] and Amalia Mary Maud Cassel [16019], on 18 Jul 1922 in St.Margaret's, Westminster. (Hon. Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley [16021] was born on 28 Nov 1901 in Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire, died on 21 Feb 1960 in Jesselton, North Borneo and was buried at sea.)
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