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Antony Armstrong-Jones 1st Earl of Snowdon

7 March 1930 - 13 January 2017

House: Armstrong-Jones, Messel

Titles: 1st Earl of Snowdon, Viscount Linley, GCVO, FRSA, RDI

Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, was a British photographer and filmmaker renowned for his portraits of notable figures, with his work featured in publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The Sunday Times Magazine. His photographs are part of the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he was a dedicated advocate for the rights of disabled individuals, pushing for various reforms throughout his life.

Armstrong-Jones was married to Princess Margaret from 1960 to 1978 and was known for his contributions to fashion, design, and theatre photography. His royal marriage granted him the title Earl of Snowdon, and he continued to engage in public duties and philanthropy, including the establishment of an award scheme for disabled students.

Notable events

  • 1930
    Born in Belgravia, London, into a family with a background in law, psychiatry, and the arts.
  • 1935
    Parents divorced, impacting his early family life.
  • 1946
    Contracted polio, resulting in a lasting physical disability.
  • 1950
    Coxed the winning Cambridge boat in the Boat Race.
  • 1960
    Married Princess Margaret, leading to his title as Earl of Snowdon.
  • 1961
    Granted the title Earl of Snowdon.
  • 1961-1999
    Served as a hereditary peer in the House of Lords.
  • 1981
    Started an award scheme for disabled students through the Snowdon Trust.
  • 1999-2016
    Served as a life peer in the House of Lords.
  • 2000
    National Portrait Gallery hosted a retrospective exhibition of his work.

Other details

Death: Passed away at the age of 86 in Kensington, London. Buried at St Baglan's Church, Llanfaglan, Wales.

Children: 3 legitimate: David, Sarah, Frances; 1 illegitimate: Jasper

Marriages: Married to Princess Margaret from 1960 to 1978 and Lucy Lindsay-Hogg from 1978 to 2000.

Parents: Ronald Armstrong-Jones, Anne Messel

Sources

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