George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland
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George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland PC (22 June 1778 – 22 August 1867), styled Lord Lovaine between 1790 and 1830 and known as The Earl of Beverley between 1830 and 1865, was a British Tory politician. He served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
under Sir Robert Peel between 1842 and 1846. He succeeded to the title on 12 February 1865, after the death of Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland
whose wife Eleanor Percy, Duchess of Northumberland
had borne no children.
, he was the eldest son of Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley
, second son of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland
. His mother was Susan Isabella, daughter of Peter Burrell, while Algernon Percy
, The Right Reverend Hugh Percy (Bishop of Rochester
and Carlisle
), Josceline Percy and William Henry Percy
were his younger brothers. He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge
, graduating with a Master of Arts in 1799.
in 1799, a seat he held until 1830, when he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords
. From 1804, he served as a Lord of the Treasury
for the next two years. He was sworn of the Privy Council in January 1842 and was appointed Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
(Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords) by Sir Robert Peel, a post he held until the government fell in 1846. In February 1865, at the age of 86, he succeeded his cousin as fifth Duke of Northumberland.
Northumberland was also a president of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
.
, on 22 June 1801. They had five children:
Louisa, Countess of Beverley, died in June 1848. Northumberland survived her by 19 years and died in August 1867, aged 89. He was succeeded in the dukedom by his eldest son, Algernon
.
Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
The Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a UK government post usually held by the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords...
under Sir Robert Peel between 1842 and 1846. He succeeded to the title on 12 February 1865, after the death of Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland
Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland
Admiral Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland KG, PC, FRS , styled Lord Algernon Percy until 1816 and known as The Lord Prudhoe between 1816 and 1847, was a British naval commander, explorer and Conservative politician.-Background:Northumberland was the younger son of General Hugh Percy, 2nd...
whose wife Eleanor Percy, Duchess of Northumberland
Eleanor Percy, Duchess of Northumberland
Eleanor Percy, Duchess of Northumberland was the wife of Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland.-Biography:Elearnor was born on 22 October 1820, the daughter of Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster and Lady Elizabeth Mary Leveson-Gower. She married Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of...
had borne no children.
Background
Born in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, he was the eldest son of Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley
Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley
Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley, FSA was a British peer, known as Lord Algernon Percy from 1766–86....
, second son of Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, KG, PC was an Engish peer, landowner and art patron.He was born Hugh Smithson, the son of Langdale Smithson and grandson of Sir Hugh Smithson, 3rd Baronet from whom he inherited the baronetcy in 1733...
. His mother was Susan Isabella, daughter of Peter Burrell, while Algernon Percy
Algernon Percy (diplomat)
Hon. Algernon Percy , was the son of Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley and Isabella Burrell, and a diplomat, the Minister Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Cantons, succeeding Charles Richard Vaughan.-References:...
, The Right Reverend Hugh Percy (Bishop of Rochester
Bishop of Rochester
The Bishop of Rochester is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Rochester in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers the west of the county of Kent and is centred in the city of Rochester where the bishop's seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin...
and Carlisle
Bishop of Carlisle
The Bishop of Carlisle is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Carlisle in the Province of York.The diocese covers the County of Cumbria except for Alston Moor and the former Sedbergh Rural District...
), Josceline Percy and William Henry Percy
William Henry Percy
William Henry Percy was a Royal Navy officer.-Family:...
were his younger brothers. He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college's alumni include nine Nobel Prize winners, six Prime Ministers, three archbishops, at least two princes, and three Saints....
, graduating with a Master of Arts in 1799.
Political career
Northumberland was returned to parliament for the rotten borough of Bere AlstonBere Alston (UK Parliament constituency)
Bere Alston or Beeralston was a parliamentary borough in Devon, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1584 until 1832, when the constituency was abolished by the Great Reform Act as a rotten borough.-History:...
in 1799, a seat he held until 1830, when he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the 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....
. From 1804, he served as a Lord of the Treasury
Lord of the Treasury
In the United Kingdom, there are at least six Lords of the Treasury who serve concurrently. Traditionally, this board consists of the First Lord of the Treasury, the Second Lord of the Treasury, and four or more junior lords .Strictly they are commissioners for exercising the office of Lord...
for the next two years. He was sworn of the Privy Council in January 1842 and was appointed Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
The Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a UK government post usually held by the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords...
(Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords) by Sir Robert Peel, a post he held until the government fell in 1846. In February 1865, at the age of 86, he succeeded his cousin as fifth Duke of Northumberland.
Northumberland was also a president of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as well as on selected inland waterways....
.
Family
Northumberland married Louisa, third daughter of James Stuart-Wortley-MackenzieJames Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie
James Archibald Stuart, later Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie , British politician and soldier, was the second son of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute and his wife Mary Stuart, Countess of Bute....
, on 22 June 1801. They had five children:
- Lady Louisa Percy (ca. 1802 – 23 December 1883), died unmarried.
- Algernon George Percy, 6th Duke of NorthumberlandAlgernon Percy, 6th Duke of NorthumberlandAlgernon George Percy, 6th Duke of Northumberland KG, PC , styled Lord Lovaine between 1830 and 1865 and Earl Percy between 1865 and 1867, was a British Conservative politician...
(1810 – 1899) - Lord Josceline William PercyLord Josceline Percy-Background:Percy was the second son of George Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland, by his wife Louisa, daughter of the Hon. James Stuart-Wortley. Algernon Percy, 6th Duke of Northumberland was his elder brother and Lord Henry Percy his younger brother...
(1811 – 1881), married Margaret Davidson and had issue. - General Lord Henry Hugh Manvers PercyLord Henry PercyLieutenant-General Lord Henry Hugh Manvers Percy VC KCB was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Background:Lord Henry, fourth child and third son of George...
, V.C. (1817–1877), died unmarried. - Lady Margaret Percy (ca. 1825 – 16 May 1897), married Edward Littleton, 2nd Baron HathertonEdward Littleton, 2nd Baron Hatherton.Edward Richard Littleton, 2nd Baron Hatherton , was a British peer and Liberal Member of Parliament.Hatherton was the son of Edward John Littleton, 1st Baron Hatherton, and Hyacinthe Mary Wellesley, eldest illegitimate daughter of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley...
.
Louisa, Countess of Beverley, died in June 1848. Northumberland survived her by 19 years and died in August 1867, aged 89. He was succeeded in the dukedom by his eldest son, Algernon
Algernon Percy, 6th Duke of Northumberland
Algernon George Percy, 6th Duke of Northumberland KG, PC , styled Lord Lovaine between 1830 and 1865 and Earl Percy between 1865 and 1867, was a British Conservative politician...
.