William Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton
Politician in British America (1724-1808) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Henry Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton MP (24 December 1724 – 14 September 1808) was a British politician and colonial administrator from the Lyttelton family. He was the youngest son of Sir Thomas Lyttelton, 4th Baronet.
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The Lord Lyttelton | |
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Governor of Jamaica | |
In office 1762–1766 | |
Preceded by | Henry Moore (acting) |
Succeeded by | Roger Hope Elletson |
26th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office June 1, 1756 – April 5, 1760 | |
Monarch | George II |
Preceded by | James Glen |
Succeeded by | Thomas Pownall |
Personal details | |
Born | 24 December 1724 |
Died | 14 September 1808(1808-09-14) (aged 83) |
Spouse(s) | Martha Macartney Caroline Bristow |
Children | 5, including: George Lyttelton, 2nd Baron Lyttelton William Lyttelton, 3rd Baron Lyttelton |
Parent(s) | Sir Thomas Lyttelton, 4th Baronet Christian Temple |
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