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James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan
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James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan (20 April 1725 – 24 February 1811), styled The Honourable James Brudenell until 1780 and known as The Lord Brudenell between 1780 and 1790, was a British courtier and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1754 to 1780, when he was raised to the peerage as Baron Brudenell.[1]
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The Earl of Cardigan | |
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Keeper of the Privy Purse | |
In office 1773–1812 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | Sir William Breton |
Succeeded by | John McMahon |
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Born | 20 April 1725 London, England |
Died | 24 February 1811 (1811-02-25) (aged 85) Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse(s) | (1) Hon. Anne Legge (died 1786) (2) Lady Elizabeth Waldegrave (1758–1823) |
Parent(s) | George Brudenell, 3rd Earl of Cardigan Lady Elizabeth Bruce |
Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
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