Edward Stratford, 2nd Earl of Aldborough
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Edward Augustus Stratford, 2nd Earl of Aldborough FRS
(1736 – 2 January 1801), styled The Honourable from 1763 to 1777 and Viscount Amiens in the latter year, was an Irish
peer and Whig politician.
and his wife Martha O'Neale, daughter of Venerable Benjamin O'Neale, Archdeacon of Leighlin. His younger brother was Benjamin Stratford, 4th Earl of Aldborough
. In 1777, Stratford succeeded his father as earl, and in the same year he was awarded a Doctor of Civil Laws by the University of Oxford
. He build Stratford Place
in London and Aldborough House in Dublin.
for Baltinglass
, the same constituency his father also represented, and sat for it until 1768. He was returned for Baltinglass again from 1775 to 1777. In 1774, he was elected to the British House of Commons
for Taunton
, however was unseated for accusations of bribery. Stratford was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society in May 1777, and became Governor of County Wicklow the following year.
, at St George's, Hanover Square. She died by an apoplexy in 1785, and Stratford married secondly Hon. Anne Elizabeth Henniker, only daughter of John Henniker, 1st Baron Henniker
at Grosvenor Square
on 24 May 1787. Stratford died at Belan, childless, and was buried at St Thomas's Church, Dublin. He was succeeded in his titles by his younger brother John
.
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...
(1736 – 2 January 1801), styled The Honourable from 1763 to 1777 and Viscount Amiens in the latter year, was an Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
peer and Whig politician.
Background
He was the oldest son of John Stratford, 1st Earl of AldboroughJohn Stratford, 1st Earl of Aldborough
John Stratford, 1st Earl of Aldborough was an Irish peer and politician.-Background:Born at Ormond, he was the son of Edward Stratford and his first wife Elizabeth Baisley, daughter of Euseby Baisley. Stratford was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.-Career:In 1721, he entered the Irish House of...
and his wife Martha O'Neale, daughter of Venerable Benjamin O'Neale, Archdeacon of Leighlin. His younger brother was Benjamin Stratford, 4th Earl of Aldborough
Benjamin Stratford, 4th Earl of Aldborough
Benjamin O'Neale Stratford, 4th Earl of Aldborough styled The Honourable from 1763 until 1823, was an Irish peer and politician....
. In 1777, Stratford succeeded his father as earl, and in the same year he was awarded a Doctor of Civil Laws by the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
. He build Stratford Place
Stratford Place
Stratford Place is a small road in London, off Oxford Street, next to Bond Street underground station. The road is a cul-de-sac.Number 7 Stratford Place was the London home of Martin van Buren....
in London and Aldborough House in Dublin.
Career
In 1759, he entered the Irish House of CommonsIrish House of Commons
The Irish House of Commons was the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland, that existed from 1297 until 1800. The upper house was the House of Lords...
for Baltinglass
Baltinglass (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Baltinglass was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons to 1800.-History:In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Baltinglass was not represented.-Members of Parliament, 1664–1801:*1665–1666 Richard Bulkeley...
, the same constituency his father also represented, and sat for it until 1768. He was returned for Baltinglass again from 1775 to 1777. In 1774, he was elected to the British House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
for Taunton
Taunton (UK Parliament constituency)
Taunton was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and its predecessors from 1295 to 2010, taking its name from the town of Taunton in Somerset...
, however was unseated for accusations of bribery. Stratford was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society in May 1777, and became Governor of County Wicklow the following year.
Family
On 29 July 1765, he married, firstly, Barbara Herbert, daughter of Hon. Nicholas Herbert, a younger son of Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of PembrokeThomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke
Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke, 5th Earl of Montgomery, KG, PC, FRS was a British politician during the reigns of William III and Anne....
, at St George's, Hanover Square. She died by an apoplexy in 1785, and Stratford married secondly Hon. Anne Elizabeth Henniker, only daughter of John Henniker, 1st Baron Henniker
John Henniker, 1st Baron Henniker
John Henniker, 1st Baron Henniker , known as Sir John Henniker, 2nd Baronet, from 1782 to 1800, was a British merchant and Member of Parliament....
at Grosvenor Square
Grosvenor Square
Grosvenor Square is a large garden square in the exclusive Mayfair district of London, England. It is the centrepiece of the Mayfair property of the Duke of Westminster, and takes its name from their surname, "Grosvenor".-History:...
on 24 May 1787. Stratford died at Belan, childless, and was buried at St Thomas's Church, Dublin. He was succeeded in his titles by his younger brother John
John Stratford, 3rd Earl of Aldborough
John Stratford, 3rd Earl of Aldborough styled The Honourable from 1763 to 1801, was an Irish peer and politician.-Background:...
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