Sir Albert Charles Gladstone, 5th Baronet, of Fasque

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Sir Albert Charles Gladstone Bt, MBE (28 October 1886 - 2 March 1967) succeeded to the title of 5th Baronet of Fasque and Balfour on 12 February 1945 on the death of his uncle, Sir John Evelyn Gladstone, the 4th Baronet.[1]

He was the eldest son of the Reverend Stephen Edward Gladstone and Annie Crosthwaite Wilson, and the grandson of the former Prime Minister, William Gladstone.[1] As a twelve year old, he attended William Gladstone's state funeral.[2] Gladstone was educated at Eton College in Berkshire, England, and graduated from Christ Church at the University of Oxford in 1909 with a BA. He served in World War 1, and was Mentioned in Despatches. He was promoted to Captain in the 2nd/5th Gurkha Rifles, in the Indian Army Reserve, and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1919.[3]

After the War Gladstone resumed his studies at Christ Church, Oxford, and graduated in 1921 with an MA. He held the office of Lieutenant of the City of London and was High Sheriff of the County of London in 1929, and the Constable of Flint Castle between 1935 and 1967.[2]

He died on 2 March 1967 aged 80, and, never having married, and therefore having no issue, the title passed to his younger brother, Charles Andrew Gladstone, who became the 6th Baronet.


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  1. ^ Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, page 1558
  2. ^ London Gazette: no. 26980, page 3845, 22 June 1898. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
  3. ^ London Gazette: no. 31210, page 2995, 28 February 1919. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.

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Baronetage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Sir John Evelyn Gladstone, 4th Baronet		 Baronet
(of Fasque)

1945-1967

 Succeeded by
Sir Charles Andrew Gladstone, 6th Baronet