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Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore

1713 – 1782

British politician

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Lived 1713 – 1782 (aged 68–69). Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore was a politician and military officer.

Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore ( 1713 – 22 August 1782) was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons for 49 years from 1733 to 1782.

Born Charles FitzRoy, he was the illegitimate son of Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton, and was educated at Westminster School from 1721 to 1730. He married Frances Scudamore in 1744 after her divorce from Henry Somerset, 3rd Duke of Beaufort, in 1743. She was the only child and heir of James Scudamore, 3rd Viscount Scudamore, bringing him the Viscounts Scudamore seat of Holme Lacy. Fitzroy added the Scudamore name to his own on 22 March 1749.

He was Member of Parliament for Thetford (1733 to 1754), Hereford (1754 to 1768), Heytesbury (1768 to 1774) and Thetford again from 1774 to March 1782.

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Important facts

Born
1713
Birth century
18th century
Died
1782
Occupation
Politician, military officer
Education
Westminster School
Positions held
Member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore?

British politician

When was Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore born?

Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore was born in 1713.

When did Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore die?

Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore died in 1782.

What was Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore's occupation?

Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore was a politician and military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore

· Wikidata: Q5077689

· DBpedia: Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore

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