Lord George Bentinck
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For other people named George Bentinck, see George Bentinck (disambiguation).
Lord William George Frederick Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck (27 February 1802 ā 21 September 1848), better known as Lord George Bentinck, was an English Conservative politician and racehorse owner noted for his role (with Benjamin Disraeli) in unseating Sir Robert Peel over the Corn Laws.
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Lord George Bentinck | |
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Member of Parliament for King's Lynn | |
In office 1828ā1848 | |
Preceded by | William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck John Walpole |
Succeeded by | Edward Stanley Viscount Jocelyn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-02-27)27 February 1802 Welbeck Abbey, Nottinghamshire |
Died | 21 September 1848(1848-09-21) (aged 46) The Dukeries, Nottinghamshire |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Other political affiliations | Conservative |
Parent(s) | William Bentinck, 4th Duke of Portland Henrietta Scott |
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