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George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere

1823 – 1862

British politician

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Lived 1823 – 1862 (aged 39). George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere was a British politician.

George Granville Francis Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere (15 June 1823 – 19 September 1862), styled Viscount Brackley between 1846 and 1857, was a British peer and Conservative politician from the Egerton family.

Egerton was the eldest son of Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere and was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and Trinity College, Cambridge. On 29 April 1846, he married Lady Mary Campbell (a daughter of the 1st Earl Cawdor) and they had two sons, Hon. Francis Charles Granville (1847–1914) and Hon. Alfred John Francis (1854–1890), Member of Parliament for Eccles.

In 1847, Lord Brackley became Member of Parliament for North Staffordshire and held the seat until 1851 when he resigned due to ill health. In 1857, he inherited his father's titles and on his own death in 1862, was succeeded by his eldest son, Francis.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Trinity College, Christ Church
Positions held
Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the House of Lords
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere?

British politician (1823-62)

When was George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere born?

George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere was born on 15 June 1823.

When did George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere die?

George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere died on 19 September 1862.

What was George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere's occupation?

George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere was a politician.

What nationality was George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere?

George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Egerton, 2nd Earl of Ellesmere

· Wikidata: Q5538925

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