Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 4th Baronet

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 4th Baronet born?July 20, 1848
2. When did Sir William Gordon-Cumming, 4th Baronet die?May 20, 1930
3. What is the social connections?Friend of Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII)
4. What is the family legacy?Grandfather to writers Katie Fforde and Jane Gordon-Cumming
5. Who was Sir William Gordon-Cumming?Sir William Gordon-Cumming was a Victorian aristocrat who served in the British Army, loved adventure, and was known for hunting trips and sports.
6. What was the royal baccarat scandal?The royal baccarat scandal happened in 1891 when Sir William was accused of cheating at a card game called baccarat, which led to a big court case and made him very famous.

Baronet: A hereditary title of nobility in the United Kingdom, ranking below baron and above knight.
Baccarat: A popular card game among the aristocracy, involving betting on the outcome of hands between a banker and a punter.
Slander: The utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation.
Social Ostracization: The state of being excluded from social acceptance or approval.