Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue
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Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue KG, PC (13 February 1783 – 14 September 1861), styled Viscount Ebrington from 1789 to 1841, was a British Whig politician.
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Monarch ...
The Earl Fortescue | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 13 March 1839 – 11 September 1841 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Melbourne |
Preceded by | The Marquess of Normanby |
Succeeded by | The Earl de Grey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1783-02-13)13 February 1783 |
Died | 14 September 1861(1861-09-14) (aged 78) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | (1) Lady Susan Ryder (1796–1827) (2) Elizabeth Geale (c. 1805–1896) |
Children | Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue John Fortescue Dudley Fortescue |
Parent(s) | Hugh Fortescue, 1st Earl Fortescue Hester Grenville |
Alma mater | Brasenose College, Oxford |
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He was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1839 to 1841.