About Peniston Lamb
Lived 1770 – 1805 (aged 34). Peniston Lamb was a British politician.
The Honourable Peniston Lamb (3 May 1770 – 24 January 1805) was a British politician.
Background Lamb was the eldest son of Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne, and Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Ralph Milbanke, 5th Baronet. Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, Frederick Lamb, 3rd Viscount Melbourne and the Hon. George Lamb were his younger brothers.
Political career Lamb was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Newport in 1793, and held the seat until 1796. He was elected as MP for Hertfordshire in 1802, a seat he held until his death three years later.
Personal life Peniston Lamb had an affair with Mrs Sophia Musters née Heywood (1758–1819).
Lamb died of tuberculosis in January 1805, aged 34, unmarried without children. He spent his last days at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
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Who was Peniston Lamb?
British politician (1770-1805)
When was Peniston Lamb born?
Peniston Lamb was born on 3 May 1770.
When did Peniston Lamb die?
Peniston Lamb died on 24 January 1805.
What was Peniston Lamb's occupation?
Peniston Lamb was a politician.
What nationality was Peniston Lamb?
Peniston Lamb was British.
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