John Fortescue (MP)
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The Honourable John William Fortescue (14 July 1819 – 25 September 1859) was a British Whig politician.
Background
Fortescue was the second son of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue, and Lady Susan, daughter of Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby. His paternal grandmother Hester Grenville was the daughter of George Grenville. Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue and the Hon. Dudley Fortescue were his brothers.
Political career
Fortescue was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Barnstaple in 1847, a seat he held until 1852. He was also a Lieutenant-Colonel in the East Devon Militia.
Personal life
Fortescue died in September 1859, aged 40. He never married.
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Fortescue
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Barnstaple 1847–1852 With: Richard Bremridge |
Succeeded by Richard Bremridge Sir William Fraser, Bt |
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- 1819 births
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- Younger sons of earls
- Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for English constituencies
- UK MPs 1847–52
- Whig (British political party) MPs
- Fortescue family
