Obituary of Peter Townsend

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Peter Townsend

Peter Wooldridge Townsend (born November 22, 1914 in Yangon, Myanmar) was a military personnel and author who was best known for being an equerry to King George VI from 1944 to 1952. He performed the same job for Queen Elizabeth II from 1952 to 1953. Peter died on June 19, 1995 and his death was because of stomach cancer. He died at age 80.

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Peter Townsend Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Townsend, Peter
    • Common Name: Peter Townsend
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Yangon, Myanmar
    • Birth Date: November 22, 1914
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $150 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor:

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Peter Wooldridge Townsend
    • Father: E. C. Townsend
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rosemary Pratt, Marchioness Camden (married 1941-divorced 1952)
      • Marie-Luce Jamagne (married 1959-1995, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Hugo Townsend
      • Pierre Townsend
      • Giles Townsend (died 2015)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Isabelle Townsend
      • Marie-France Townsend

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 19 1995 at age 80
  • Place: Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, France
  • Cause of Death: Stomach cancer
  • Interment: Buried in a churchyard at Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, France

Category Tags:

Military PersonnelAuthor British Born on November 22nd Born in 1914 Died in 1995 Died at age 80 Died from Stomach cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"There may be people that have more talent than you, but theres no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do."

"Peter Townsend lived a life that left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring others with his bravery, dedication, and unwavering commitment to serving his country. May his legacy continue to shine brightly for generations to come. (V)"

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