He was the son of 1st World War Field Marshal Sir John French who became the 1st Earl of Ypres .
He was followed by the 2nd Earl of Ypres who was a water colour painter .
He was the son of 1st World War Field Marshal Sir John French who became the 1st water colour painter     .
He was followed by the 2nd Earl of Ypres who was a water colour painter .