Education
He was educated at Eton College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
He was educated at Eton College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
This bequest included the well-known Hope Diamond. Lord Francis held a commission as Lieutenant of the Nottinghamshire (Sherwood Rangers) Yeomanry until he resigned in April 1894. He was Sheriff of Monaghan for 1897 and 1917.
She had gained fame on the London stage in 1893 and 1894, especially in the burlesque Little Christopher Columbus.
He led an extravagant lifestyle, which the two continued together, and was discharged in bankruptcy in 1896. One journal wrote: "Pecuniary troubles, however, embarrassed the two but slightly.
A future Duke and Duchess can always beg or borrow, and they did. The actress fell head over ears in love with him.
She refused to return to England with Lord Francis".
During the marriage, Yohé continued to perform on stage in London. Hope divorced Yohé in 1902. At this time, he obtained court permission to sell off the Hope Diamond to pay some of his debts.
Lord Francis married Olive Muriel Owen, née Thompson, in 1904.
They had 3 children:
Henry Edward Hugh Pelham-Clinton-Hope, 9th Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (1907–1988)
Lady Doria Lois Pelham-Clinton-Hope (1908–1942)
Lady Mary Pelham-Clinton-Hope (1910–1982)
Papers relating to the 8th Duke"s affairs are now held at Manuscripts and Special Collections, The University of Nottingham.