Diana Churchill

Diana Churchill (July 11 1909-1963) was the eldest daughter of Sir Winston Churchill and Clementine Ogilvy Hozier. Diana caused her parents great distress as an adult.

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July 11 - 1909 - 1963 - Sir Winston Churchill - Clementine Ogilvy Hozier

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On 12 December 1932 she married the baronet Sir John Milner Bailey, but the marriage was unsuccessful and they divorced in 1935.

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12 December - 1932 - Baronet - John Milner Bailey - 1935

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Later that year she married the Conservative politician, Duncan Sandys, on 16 September. After having three children, that marriage also proved a failure and they were divorced in 1960.

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Conservative - Politician - Duncan Sandys - 16 September

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She gained the rank of officer between 1939 and 1945 in the Women's Royal Naval Service. On 11 April 1962 her name was legally changed back to Diana Churchill.

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Officer - Women's Royal Naval Service - 11 April

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Diana suffered several nervous breakdowns and she committed suicide in 1963 aged 54.

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Suicide - 1963

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