Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1897, and again in 1900, each time for Donald Alexander Smith. At his death, the first barony became extinct, while, by the special letters patent creating the second title, the barony passed to a female heir. The second barony is still extant. The Peerage of the United Kingdom comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union in 1801. ... Letters Patent by Queen Victoria creating the office of Governor-General of Australia Letters patent are a type of legal document which is an open letter issued by a monarch or government granting a right, monopoly, title, or status to someone or some entity such as a corporation. ...

Barons Strathcona and Mount Royal, First Creation (1897)

• Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal (1820-1914)

1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Donald Alexander Smith Donald Alexander Smith (August 6, 1820 – January 21, 1914) was a Scottish born Canadian fur trader, financier, railroad baron and politician. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1914 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...

Barons Strathcona and Mount Royal, Second Creation (1900)

• Donald Alexander Smith, 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal (1820-1914)
• Margaret Charlotte Howard, 2nd Baroness Strathcona and Mount Royal (1854-1926)
• Donald Stirling Palmer Howard, 3rd Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal (1891-1959)
• Donald Evan Palmer Howard, 4th Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal (b. 1923)

The Hon. Donald Alexander Euan Howard (b. June 24, 1961), his son and heir 1900 is a common year starting on Monday. ... Donald Alexander Smith Donald Alexander Smith (August 6, 1820 – January 21, 1914) was a Scottish born Canadian fur trader, financier, railroad baron and politician. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1914 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1926 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...