George Mason-Villiers, 2nd Earl Grandison
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George Mason-Villiers, 2nd Earl Grandison PC
(13 July 1751 – 14 July 1800), styled Viscount Villiers between 1767 and 1782, was a British peer and politician.
, by Lady Elizabeth, daughter of John Villiers, 1st Earl Grandison. After his father's death in March 1759 her mother married as her second husband Major-General Charles Montague Halifax in 1763. He was educated at Eton
. He became known by the courtesy title
Viscount Villiers when his mother was elevated to an earldom in 1767.
for Ludlow
, a seat he held until 1780. In 1782 he succeeded his mother in the earldom. This was an Irish peerage
and gave him a seat in the Irish House of Lords
but not in the English House of Lords
. Three years later he was sworn of the Irish Privy Council
.
, in 1772. They had one daughter. The Countess Grandison died in Switzerland
in September 1793, aged 42. Lord Grandison survived her by seven years and died in July 1800, aged 49. As he had no sons the earldom died with him. His daughter and heiress Lady Gertrude Amelia Mason-Villiers married Lord Henry Stuart. Their children included Henry Villiers-Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Decies
and William Villiers-Stuart
.
Privy Council of Ireland
The Privy Council of Ireland was an institution of the Kingdom of Ireland until 31 December 1800 and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1801-1922...
(13 July 1751 – 14 July 1800), styled Viscount Villiers between 1767 and 1782, was a British peer and politician.
Background and education
Born George Mason, he was the son of Alan Mason, who represented County Waterford in 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...
, by Lady Elizabeth, daughter of John Villiers, 1st Earl Grandison. After his father's death in March 1759 her mother married as her second husband Major-General Charles Montague Halifax in 1763. He was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
. He became known by the courtesy title
Courtesy title
A courtesy title is a form of address in systems of nobility used for children, former wives and other close relatives of a peer. These styles are used 'by courtesy' in the sense that the relatives do not themselves hold substantive titles...
Viscount Villiers when his mother was elevated to an earldom in 1767.
Political career
In 1774 he was returned to the British House of CommonsBritish 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 Ludlow
Ludlow (UK Parliament constituency)
Ludlow is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election....
, a seat he held until 1780. In 1782 he succeeded his mother in the earldom. This was an Irish peerage
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
and gave him a seat in the Irish House of Lords
Irish House of Lords
The Irish House of Lords was the upper house of the Parliament of Ireland that existed from mediaeval times until 1800. It was abolished along with the Irish House of Commons by the Act of Union.-Function:...
but not in the English House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
. Three years later he was sworn of the Irish Privy Council
Privy Council of Ireland
The Privy Council of Ireland was an institution of the Kingdom of Ireland until 31 December 1800 and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1801-1922...
.
Family
Lord Grandison married Lady Gertrude, daughter of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of HertfordFrancis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford
Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford KG, PC, PC was a British courtier and politician.He was born in Chelsea, London the son of Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Lord Conway and Charlotte Shorter and died in Surrey, England...
, in 1772. They had one daughter. The Countess Grandison died in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
in September 1793, aged 42. Lord Grandison survived her by seven years and died in July 1800, aged 49. As he had no sons the earldom died with him. His daughter and heiress Lady Gertrude Amelia Mason-Villiers married Lord Henry Stuart. Their children included Henry Villiers-Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Decies
Henry Villiers-Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Decies
Henry Villiers-Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Decies PC , was a British Tory politician.-Background and education:Born Henry Chrichton-Stuart, in London, he was the eldest son of Lord Henry Chrichton-Stuart, third son of John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute. His mother was Lady Gertrude Emilia, daughter...
and William Villiers-Stuart
William Villiers-Stuart
Captain William Villiers-Stuart , was a British soldier and Member of Parliament.Born William Stuart, he was the second son of Lord Henry Stuart, third son of John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute. His mother was Lady Gertrude Amelia, only child and heiress of George Mason-Villiers, 2nd Earl Grandison,...
.