Horatio Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford
Horatio Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford (13 or 24 June 1752 – 15 June 1822), styled The Honourable Horatio Walpole between 1757 and 1806 and Lord Walpole between 1806 and 1809, was a British peer and politician.
Background
Orford was the son of Horatio Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, son of Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton, brother of Prime Minister Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. His mother was Lady Rachel, daughter of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire.[1] He gained the courtesy title Lord Walpole when the earldom of Orford was revived in favour of his father in 1806.
Political career
Orford was elected Member of Parliament for Wigan in 1780, a seat he held until 1784,[2] and then represented King's Lynn between 1784 and 1809.[3] The latter year he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords.
Family
Lord Orford was twice married. He married firstly Sophia, daughter of Charles Churchill, in 1781. After her death in 1797 he married secondly Catherine, daughter of Reverend James Tunstall, in 1806. She died in the following year. Lord Orford survived her by 15 years and died in June 1822. He was succeeded in the earldom by his son, Horatio.[4]
References
- ↑ Lundy, Darryl. "p. 3827 § 38269". The Peerage.
- ↑ leighrayment.com
- ↑ leighrayment.com
- ↑ Lundy, Darryl. "p. 3827 § 38269". The Peerage.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Byng Henry Simpson Bridgeman |
Member of Parliament for Wigan 1780–1784 With: Henry Simpson Bridgeman 1780–1782 John Cotes 1782–1784 |
Succeeded by John Cotes Orlando Bridgeman |
| Preceded by Hon. Thomas Walpole Crisp Molineux |
Member of Parliament for King's Lynn 1784–1800 With: Crisp Molineux 1784–1790 Sir Martin ffolkes, Bt 1790–1801 |
Succeeded by Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of Great Britain |
Member of Parliament for King's Lynn 1801–1809 With: Sir Martin ffolkes, Bt |
Succeeded by Sir Martin ffolkes, Bt Lord Walpole |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Horatio Walpole |
Earl of Orford 1809–1822 |
Succeeded by Horatio Walpole |