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George Wentworth-FitzWilliam

1817 – 1874

British politician;

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About George Wentworth-FitzWilliam

Lived 1817 – 1874 (aged 56). George Wentworth-FitzWilliam was a British politician.

The Hon. George Wentworth-FitzWilliam (3 May 1817 – 4 March 1874), was a British politician.

Background Wentworth-FitzWilliam was a younger son of Charles Wentworth-FitzWilliam, 5th Earl FitzWilliam, and Mary, daughter of Thomas Dundas, 1st Baron Dundas. William Wentworth-FitzWilliam, 6th Earl FitzWilliam and Charles Wentworth-FitzWilliam were his brothers.

Political career Wentworth-FitzWilliam was Member of Parliament (MP) for Richmond in 1841 and for Peterborough between 1841 and 1859. He served as High Sheriff of Northamptonshire for 1866.

Family Wentworth-FitzWilliam married Alice Louisa, daughter of the Hon. George Anson, in 1865. They had several children, including George Charles FitzWilliam, father of Thomas Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, the 10th and last Earl Fitzwilliam. Wentworth-Fitzwilliam died in March 1874, aged 56. His wife survived him by five years and died in January 1879.

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Important facts

Born
3 May 1817
Birth century
19th century
Died
4 March 1874
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Positions held
Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom

People in George Wentworth-FitzWilliam's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Wentworth-FitzWilliam?

British politician; (1817-1874)

When was George Wentworth-FitzWilliam born?

George Wentworth-FitzWilliam was born on 3 May 1817.

When did George Wentworth-FitzWilliam die?

George Wentworth-FitzWilliam died on 4 March 1874.

What was George Wentworth-FitzWilliam's occupation?

George Wentworth-FitzWilliam was a politician.

What nationality was George Wentworth-FitzWilliam?

George Wentworth-FitzWilliam was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Wentworth-FitzWilliam

· Wikidata: Q5546159

· DBpedia: George Wentworth-FitzWilliam

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