Irene Mountbatten, Marchioness of Carisbrooke
The Marchioness of Carisbrooke | |
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Marchioness of Carisbrooke, William Bruce Ellis Ranken, c. 1930 | |
| Born | 4 July 1890 London, England |
| Died | 16 July 1956 (aged 66) London, England |
| Resting place | Ashes interred at St. Mildred's Church, Whippingham, Isle of Wight |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Lady Iris Mountbatten |
| Parent(s) | William Denison, 2nd Earl of Londesborough Lady Grace Fane |
Irene Frances Adza Mountbatten, Marchioness of Carisbrooke (née Denison; 4 July 1890 – 16 July 1956) was a British aristocrat and society figure. She was the daughter of William Francis Henry Denison, 2nd Earl of Londesborough, and Lady Grace Adelaide Denison, daughter of Francis Fane, 12th Earl of Westmorland. Through her marriage, she became a member of the extended British royal family.
In 1917, Irene married Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke, a grandson of Queen Victoria in the female line and a member of the Mountbatten family. Upon her husband's elevation to the marquessate, she assumed the title of Marchioness of Carisbrooke.
Lady Irene was also notable for her involvement in women's organisations. In 1929, she became the first president of the Women's Automobile and Sports Association, reflecting her interest in the advancement of women's participation in motoring and competitive sport.