Hugh Grosvenor, the 2nd Duke of Westminster, commonly used the nickname “Bendor.” He was associated with Coco Chanel during the 1920s and was one of the most prominent figures in her circle during that period.
The nickname was used in British aristocratic and social contexts, while his formal title was the 2nd Duke of Westminster. His family name was Grosvenor, and he inherited the dukedom after the death of his grandfather in 1899.
Grosvenor’s public life included politics, military service, sport, and extensive wealth. His relationship with Chanel became famous partly because it brought together a self-made fashion entrepreneur and a leading British aristocrat.
“Bendor” is easy to confuse with a title or surname, but it was a personal nickname. It is not another name for the Duke of Westminster or for Chanel’s earlier companion Arthur Capel.