William Pulteney, Viscount Pulteney

William Pulteney, Viscount Pulteney (9 January 1731 – 12 February 1763) William served as a lieutenant-colonel in his father's 85th Regiment of Foot. His father died only a year later, and his titles became extinct.

Early life

He was the only son of William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath and his wife Anna Maria Gumley, daughter of John Gumley. Pulteney was educated at Westminster School from 1740 to 1747 and began his Grand Tour in the following year. Subsequently, he represented Westminster as member of parliament (MP) until his death in 1763. Pulteney was appointed Lord of the Bedchamber in 1760 and was buried in Westminster Abbey two months later. His father died only a year later and the titles became extinct.