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Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke (born Prince Alexander Albert of Battenberg; 23 November 1886 – 23 February 1960) was a British Royal Navy officer, a member of the Hessian princely Battenberg family and the last surviving grandson of Queen Victoria.
Marquess of Carisbrooke was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1917 for Alexander Mountbatten (formerly Prince Alexander of Battenberg), eldest son of Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom (youngest daughter of Queen Victoria) and Prince Henry of Battenberg.
On 7th November 1917, Alexander was created Marquess of Carisbrooke, Earl of Berkhamsted & Viscount Launceston. Naturally Alexander saw losing his Princely title as a demotion and was resentful.
Alexander became the first member of the Royal Family to enter the world of commerce and although he had no practical experience he went into the banking house of Lazard Brothers and subsequently became as a member of the Board of Directors of the British shipping firm of Lamport and Holt.
Apr 26, 2022 · Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke, GCB, GCVO, GCStJ (born Prince Alexander of Battenberg) was a British Royal Navy officer, a member of the Hessian princely Battenberg family and a grandson of Queen Victoria.
Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke (born Prince Alexander Albert of Battenberg; 23 November 1886 – 23 February 1960) was a British Royal Navy officer, a member of the Hessian princely Battenberg family and the last surviving grandson of Queen Victoria.
Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke. (1886-1960), Army officer and businessman; son of Prince Henry of Battenberg and grandson of Queen Victoria. Sitter in 39 portraits.
