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William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans

1767 – 1845

British diplomat and politician

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About William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans

Lived 1767 – 1845 (aged 77). William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans was a British diplomat and politician.

Family Lord St Germans was married and widowed four times.

Firstly, in November 1797 he married again on 13 February 1809

On 7 March 1812

On 20 August 1814 at Walton, Warwickshire, he married Susan Mordaunt (15 December 1779 – 5 February 1830), daughter of Sir John Mordaunt, 7th Baronet, with no issue.

He died at Port Eliot in 1845, following an attack of paralysis. His only surviving daughter, Lady Caroline, was by his side. He was succeeded by his eldest son.

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Important facts

Born

1 April 1767

Birth century

18th century

Died

19 January 1845

Occupation

Diplomat, politician

Nationality

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain

Education

Pembroke College

Positions held

Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom

Employers

Foreign Office

Also known as

William Elliot

Family & relationships

Child

Edward Eliot, 3rd Earl of St Germans

People in William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

John Mordaunt

1808 – 1845

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans?

British diplomat and politician

When was William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans born?

William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans was born on 1 April 1767.

When did William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans die?

William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans died on 19 January 1845.

What was William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans's occupation?

William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans?

William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans

· Wikidata: Q8008525

· DBpedia: William Eliot, 2nd Earl of St Germans

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