Edward Stopford

Sir Edward Stopford (28 September 1766 – 14 September 1837) was an Anglo-Irish British Army officer and politician.

Early life Edward Stopford was born on 28 September 1766. He was the second son of James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown, and his wife Mary (née Powys). His elder brother was James Stopford, 3rd Earl of Courtown, and his younger brother was Sir Robert Stopford.

Career He served in the British Army and achieved the rank of Lieutenant-General. In 1810, he succeeded his elder brother as member of parliament for Marlborough, a seat he held until 1818. He was honoured with the title Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and served as Colonel of the 41st Regiment of Foot from 1819 until his death.

Personal life He never married, but he had an affair with a French actress, Mademoiselle Anaïs, with whom he had a son, Edward Stopford Claremont, who also became a British Army general.

Death He died on 14 September 1837, aged 70.