Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Mayfair, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Elizabeth Douglas-Home, Baroness Home of the Hirsel (1936-1990)
Children
4 children: Caroline Douglas-Home, David Douglas-Home, 15th Earl of Home, Diana Douglas-Home, Meriel Douglas-Home
Parents
Charles Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home, Lillian Lambton
Education
Christ Church, Eton College
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Ἀλέξανδρος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 35,396 Wikipedia views/month
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Year context
Born in 1903 -- Wright brothers achieve first powered flight; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
Year 1903 →
Zodiac
Year of the Rabbit, sign of Cancer
AWARDS (2)
B
Doctor of Law (honorary)
WON
B
Order of the Thistle
WON
Biography
Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel, known as Lord Dunglass from 1918 to 1951 and the Earl of Home from 1951 to 1963, was a British statesman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1964. He was the last prime minister to hold office while being a member of the House of Lords, before renouncing his peerage and taking up a seat in the House of Commons for the remainder of his premiership. His reputation, however, rests more on his seven years over two stints as Foreign Secretary than on his brief premiership.
Connections (8)
Sibling of
William Douglas-Home
Parent of
David Douglas-Home, 15th Earl of Home
Spouse of
Elizabeth Douglas-Home, Baroness Home of the Hirsel
Child of
Charles Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home
Child of
Lillian Lambton
Parent of
Meriel Douglas-Home
Parent of
Caroline Douglas-Home
Parent of
Diana Douglas-Home
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Alec Douglas-Home?
Alec Douglas-Home was born on and passed away on at the age of 92.
Where was Alec Douglas-Home born?
Alec Douglas-Home was born in Mayfair.
Where can I find more information about Alec Douglas-Home?
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