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Hereditary


1981 Cyril Dean Darlington, biologist (hereditary mechanisms), dies at 77

1943 John Montagu, born in England, 11th Earl of Sandwich, elected as a hereditary peer in the House of Lords, related to 4th Earl who popularized the sandwich

1935 James Graham, born in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, Africa, 8th Duke of Montrose, the only Duke with a seat in the House of Lords as a hereditary peer

1933 Germany began mandatory sterilization of those with hereditary illness

1929 Arthur Hill, born in Brompton Square, London, Arthur Robin Ian Hill, 8th Marquess of Downshire, the Hereditary Constable of Hillsborough Fort. Conservative Party, House of Lords

1907 Ugyen Wangchuck became 1st hereditary king of Bhutan

1903 Cyril Dean Darlington, England, biologist, hereditary mechanisms

1747 Dutch State of Zealand declare governorship hereditary for women


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