Simon Fraser, 14th Lord Lovat
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Simon Joseph Fraser, 14th Lord Lovat, DSO (1871-1933) was a leading Roman Catholic aristocrat, landowner, and the 23rd Chief of Clan Fraser. He was the son of Simon Fraser, 13th Lord Lovat. While legally the 14th Lord, he was referred to as the 16th Lord Lovat.
He served in the 1st Life Guards. In 1899 he raised the Lovat Scouts, who fought in the South African War. In World War I, he commanded the Highland Mounted Brigade and was awarded the D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order, bestowed on officers in the Army, Navy and Royal Air Force in recognition of special services in action).
He was succeeded by his eldest son Simon as the 15th Lord Lovat (known as the 17th Lord) in 1933 who distinguished himself during the D-Day landings at Normandy in June 1944 and his younger son Sir Hugh Fraser was a successful politician.
| Preceded by: Simon Fraser |
Lord Lovat 1887-1933 |
Succeeded by: Simon Christopher Joseph Fraser |
| MacShimidh 1887-1933 |
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