Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon

At a glanceAI-assisted

Antony Armstrong-Jones was a renowned British photographer who became the 1st Earl of Snowdon through his marriage to Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II. He died on January 13, 2017, at age 86.

Who they were

Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, English photographer and a former member of the British royal family (born 1930)

Early lifeAI-assisted

Armstrong-Jones was born on March 7, 1930, in London to a prominent family; his father was a barrister and his mother was a socialite. He studied at Eton College and later at Cambridge University, where he developed his passion for photography.

Path and careerAI-assisted

He established himself as a successful society and portrait photographer in the 1950s, earning recognition for his innovative and candid style. His marriage to Princess Margaret in 1960 made him a member of the royal family; he was created Earl of Snowdon in 1961.

Armstrong-Jones continued his photography career throughout his life, documenting royal events and producing acclaimed work for publications and exhibitions. He and Princess Margaret divorced in 1978, but he retained his title and remained active in photography and design until his death.

Why this date

Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon appears on our January 13 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.