William Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington
The Earl of Harrington | |
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| Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds | |
| In office 1747–1754 Serving with Felton Hervey | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Norton Thomas Hervey |
| Succeeded by | Felton Hervey Earl of Euston |
| Member of Parliament for Aylesbury | |
| In office 1741–1747 Serving with Charles Pilsworth | |
| Preceded by | George Champion Christopher Tower |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Inchiquin Edward Willes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Stanhope 18 December 1719 |
| Died | 1 April 1779 (aged 59) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Caroline Mackenzie, Countess of Seaforth Isabella Molyneux, Countess of Sefton Amelia Barry, Countess of Barrymore Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington Henry Fitzroy Stanhope Henrietta Foley, Baroness Foley Anna Maria, Lady Craufurd |
| Parent(s) | William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington Anne Griffith (daughter of Colonel Edward Griffith and Elizabeth Lawrence) |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Fontenoy |
General William Stanhope, 2nd Earl of Harrington (18 December 1719 – 1 April 1779) was a British politician and soldier.