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William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth

1784 – 1853

British politician

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About William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth

Lived 1784 – 1853 (aged 68). William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth was a British politician.

William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth FRS, SA (29 November 1784 – 22 November 1853), styled The Honourable William Legge until 1801 and Viscount Lewisham between 1801 and 1810, was a British peer.

Background Dartmouth was the son of George Legge, 3rd Earl of Dartmouth, by Lady Frances, daughter of Heneage Finch, 3rd Earl of Aylesford. Heneage Legge and Arthur Legge were his younger brothers.

Career Dartmouth was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Milborne Port at a by-election in January 1810. However, in November of the same year he succeeded his father in the earldom and took his seat in the House of Lords. He was admitted a Fellow of the Royal Society on 7 November 1822. He was also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.

Family Lord Dartmouth was twice married. He was succeeded in the earldom by his only child from his first marriage.

Other Dartmouth was the litigant in the trust law case of Howe v Earl of Dartmouth (1802) 7 Ves 137.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
William Charles Keppel, 4th Earl of Albemarle, William Keppel, Viscount Bury, Viscount Lewisham

Family & relationships

Parent
George Legge, 3rd Earl of Dartmouth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth?

British politician (1772-1849)

When was William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth born?

William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth was born on 29 November 1784.

When did William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth die?

William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth died on 22 November 1853.

What was William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth's occupation?

William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth was a politician.

What nationality was William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth?

William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth

· Wikidata: Q7613834

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