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Howe Browne, 2nd Marquess of Sligo
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Howe Peter Browne, 2nd Marquess of Sligo KP PC PC (Ire) (18 May 1788, London – 26 January 1845, Tunbridge Wells), was an Anglo-Irish peer and colonial governor, styled Viscount Westport until 1800 and Earl of Altamont from 1800 to 1809.
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Howe Peter Browne | |
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Governor of Jamaica | |
In office 1834–1836 | |
Lord Lieutenant of Mayo | |
In office 1831–1845 | |
Marquess of Sligo | |
In office 1809–1845 | |
Preceded by | John Browne |
Succeeded by | George Browne |
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Born | (1788-05-18)18 May 1788 London, England |
Died | 26 January 1845(1845-01-26) (aged 56) Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England |
Spouse | Hester Catherine de Burgh |
Children | 14, including George |
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Alma mater | Eton College Jesus College, Cambridge |
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