John Townshend, 2nd Viscount Sydney
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John Thomas Townshend, 2nd Viscount Sydney of St Leonards (21 February 1764 – 20 January 1831) was a British peer and Member of Parliament.
Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Viscount Sydney of St Leonards, Member of Parliament for Whitchurch ...
The Viscount Sydney of St Leonards | |
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Member of Parliament for Whitchurch | |
In office 1790–1800 | |
Preceded by | William Selwyn |
Succeeded by | William Townshend |
Member of Parliament for Newport, Isle of Wight | |
In office 1786–1790 | |
Preceded by | Lord Hugh Seymour |
Succeeded by | George Byng |
Personal details | |
Born | (1764-02-21)21 February 1764 |
Died | 20 January 1831(1831-01-20) (aged 66) |
Spouses | Hon. Sophia Southwell
(m. 1790; died 1795)Lady Caroline Clements
(m. 1802; died 1805) |
Children | 3, including Mary and John |
Parent(s) | Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney Elizabeth Powys |
Alma mater | Eton School Clare College, Cambridge |
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