Du Pré Alexander, 2nd Earl of Caledon
The Earl of Caledon | |
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Engraving of Caledon by Charles Turner after a Richard Rothwell portrait | |
| Lord Lieutenant of Tyrone | |
| In office 1831–1839 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Charlemont |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Du Pré Alexander 14 December 1777 |
| Died | 8 April 1839 (aged 61) |
Colonel Du Pré Alexander, 2nd Earl of Caledon (14 December 1777 – 8 April 1839), styled The Honourable Du Pré Alexander from 1790 to 1800 and Viscount Alexander from 1800 to 1802, was an Irish politician, militia officer and colonial administrator who was the second child and only son of James Alexander, 1st Earl of Caledon.