John Bentinck, 5th Duke of Portland
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William John Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, 5th Duke of Portland (17 September 1800 – 6 December 1879), styled Lord John Bentinck before 1824 and Marquess of Titchfield between 1824 and 1854, was a British Army officer and peer, most remembered for his eccentric behaviour. A recluse who preferred to live in seclusion, he had an elaborate underground maze excavated under his estate at Welbeck Abbey near Clumber Park in North Nottinghamshire.[1]
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The Duke of Portland | |
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Member of Parliament for King's Lynn | |
In office 9 March 1824 – 7 June 1826 | |
Preceded by | Marquess of Titchfield |
Succeeded by | Lord William Bentinck |
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Born | (1800-09-17)17 September 1800 London, England |
Died | 6 December 1879(1879-12-06) (aged 79) Harcourt House, London, England |
Political party | Whig |
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