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George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough

1753 – 1807

British Earl and politician

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Lived 1753 – 1807 (aged 53). George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough was a British politician.

George Augustus Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough (22 September 1753 – 5 September 1807), styled Viscount Lumley until 1782, was a British peer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1780.

Background Scarbrough was the eldest son of Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 4th Earl of Scarbrough, and Barbara Savile, daughter of Sir George Savile, 7th Baronet. He was educated at Eton College from 1764 to 1770 and was admitted at King's College, Cambridge in 1771.

Political career Scarbrough was elected in a contest as Member of Parliament for Lincoln on his father's interest at the 1774 general election. He stood for Lincoln again in 1780, but was defeated. In 1782 he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College, King's College
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
George Augustus Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough?

British Earl and politician

When was George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough born?

George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough was born on 22 September 1753.

When did George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough die?

George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough died on 5 September 1807.

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George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough was a politician.

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George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough

· Wikidata: Q5541875

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