Background
GUINNESS, Rupert Edward Cecil Lee was born on March 29, 1874 in London. Son of 1st Viscount Iveagh.
GUINNESS, Rupert Edward Cecil Lee was born on March 29, 1874 in London. Son of 1st Viscount Iveagh.
Eton; Trinity College Cambridge.
Went to Eton, 1888; won School Sculling, 1892. Rowed in Eton Eight, 1893, which won Ladies’ Plate at Henley. Won Diamond Sculls at Henley, 1895.
Won Diamond and Wingfield Sculls, 1896. Served in South Africa with Irish Hospital, 1900. Member of Parliament (Unionist), and London County Council, Haggerston, Shoreditch, 190S- 1910. Commander of the London Division Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
Unionist.
Clubs: Beefsteak, Leander, Carlton, Garrick; Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes.
Spouse 1903, Gwendolen, daughter of 4th Earl of Onslow.