Charles Sweeny
(1909-1993), Golfer; former husband of Margaret Whigham (later Duchess of Argyll)Sitter in 5 portraits
by Paul Tanqueray
bromide print on photographer's card mount, 1930s
NPG x38233
Charles Sweeny; Margaret, Duchess of Argyll
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, 21 February 1933
NPG x76571
Margaret, Duchess of Argyll; Charles Sweeny
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, 15 June 1938
NPG x76572
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David Andrews
10 August 2017, 19:56
Charles Sweeny and his wife Margaret Whigham had a son, Brian, who was born I think in or around 1933.