The Viscountess Monckton | |
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![]() Lady Monckton in 1934 (then known as Lady Carlisle) | |
Member of the House of Lords | |
In office 1963–1982 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridget Helen Hore-Ruthven 27 July 1896 |
Died | 17 April 1982 | (aged 85)
Political party | Conservative |
Spouses | |
Children | 2, including Charles |
Parent(s) | Walter Hore-Ruthven, 10th Lord Ruthven of Freeland Jean Lampson |
Relatives | Alison Mary Hore-Ruthven (sister) Margaret Leslie Hore-Ruthven (sister) |
Bridget Helen Monckton, 11th Lady Ruthven of Freeland, Dowager Viscountess Monckton of Brenchley, CBE (27 July 1896 – 17 April 1982) was a British peeress and Conservative member of the House of Lords best remembered as the wartime commander of women's services in India.