Henry Brydges, 2nd Duke of Chandos
Deceased Person
1708 – 1771
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Who was Henry Brydges, 2nd Duke of Chandos?
Henry Brydges, 2nd Duke of Chandos, KB, known from 1727 to 1744 by his courtesy title Marquess of Carnarvon, was the second son of James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos PC and his first wife Mary Lake. He was the Member of Parliament for Hereford from 1727 to 1734 and for Steyning between 1734 and 1741.
He was described by King George II as "a hot headed, passionate, half-witted coxcomb."
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- Born
- Jan 17, 1708
- Spouses
- Lady Mary Bruce
(1728/12/21 - )
- Lady Mary Bruce
- Children
- Education
- Westminster School
- Died
- Nov 28, 1771
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on July 23, 2013
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