William Feilding, 7th Earl of Denbigh
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William Basil Percy Feilding, 7th Earl of Denbigh, 6th Earl of Desmond, GCH
, PC
(25 March 1796 – 25 June 1865) was a British
peer and courtier.
and his wife, Anne Catherine Powys. He was educated at Eton
and Trinity College, Cambridge
. In 1799, Feilding's father died and his grandfather also a year later, whereupon Feilding inherited the latter's title.
On 8 May 1822, Lord Denbigh married Lady Mary Elizabeth Kitty Moreton (a daughter of Thomas Reynolds-Moreton, 1st Earl of Ducie); they had eleven children:
From 1830, Lord Denbigh was a Gentleman of the Bedchamber
to William IV
. In 1833, he was made a GCH
, admitted to the Privy Council
and transferred to Queen Adelaide's
Household, first as her Lord Chamberlain, then as Master of the Horse.
Lord Denbigh died in 1865 and his titles passed to his eldest son, Rudolph.
He is the great-great-great-grandfather of current Conservative Party Leader David Cameron
, who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
in 2010.
Royal Guelphic Order
The Royal Guelphic Order, sometimes also referred to as the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, is a Hanoverian order of chivalry instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent . It has not been conferred by the British Crown since the death of King William IV in 1837, when the personal union of the...
, PC
Privy Council of the United Kingdom
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(25 March 1796 – 25 June 1865) was a British
United Kingdom
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peer and courtier.
Biography
Feilding was the eldest son of William Robert Feilding, Viscount FeildingWilliam Robert Feilding, Viscount Feilding
Major-General William Robert Feilding, Viscount Feilding was a British Army officer and politician. He was the eldest son of Basil Feilding, 6th Earl of Denbigh, but died a year before his father, leaving a son, William Feilding, 7th Earl of Denbigh....
and his wife, Anne Catherine Powys. 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"....
and Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Trinity has more members than any other college in Cambridge or Oxford, with around 700 undergraduates, 430 graduates, and over 170 Fellows...
. In 1799, Feilding's father died and his grandfather also a year later, whereupon Feilding inherited the latter's title.
On 8 May 1822, Lord Denbigh married Lady Mary Elizabeth Kitty Moreton (a daughter of Thomas Reynolds-Moreton, 1st Earl of Ducie); they had eleven children:
- Rudolph William Basil, Viscount Feilding, later 8th Earl of DenbighRudolph Feilding, 8th Earl of DenbighRudolph William Basil Feilding, 8th Earl of Denbigh, 7th Earl of Desmond was a British peer, succeeding to his titles on the death in 1865 of his father, the 7th Earl of Denbigh...
(1823–1892) (maternal grandfather of Simon ElwesSimon ElwesLt. Col. Simon Edmund Vincent Paul Elwes, better known as Simon Elwes, RP, RA, KM was a British war artist and society portrait painter whose patrons included kings, queens, statesmen, sportsmen, prominent social figures and many members of Britain's Royal Family...
, great-grandfather of Dominick Elwes and great-great-grandfather of Cary ElwesCary ElwesIvan Simon Cary Elwes , known professionally as Cary Elwes, is an English actor. The son of Dominick Elwes and Tessa Georgina Kennedy, Elwes acted in off-Broadway plays during college and moved to the United States in the early 1980s. He is known for his role as Westley in the cult classic The...
, Damian ElwesDamian ElwesDamian Elwes is an English-born, American-based artist. He is known for his series of paintings depicting the studios of 20th century masters and for paintings of the natural world that venture beyond the usual boundaries of landscape painting. His work focuses on human creativity and creation in...
and Cassian ElwesCassian ElwesCassian Elwes is an independent film producer and agent, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential people in the independent film industry.-Biography:...
). - Lady Mary Frances Catherine (twin, 1823–1896)
- Lady Augusta Emily Julia (1825–1848)
- Hon. Percy Robert Basil (1827–1904), soldier.
- Lady Jane Lissey Harriet (1829–1912), married Capt. Theophilus John LevettTheophilus John LevettColonel Theophilus John Levett was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom, who served as Member of Parliament for Lichfield from 1880 to 1885....
of Wychnor HallWychnor HallWychnor Hall is an early 18th century country house near Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. Formerly owned by the Levett family, descendants of Theophilus Levett, Steward of the city of Lichfield in the early eighteenth century, the hall has been converted to a Country Club. It is a Grade II listed...
. - Hon. Geoffrey William Penn (1832–1843)
- Hon. Charles William Alexander (1833–1893), clergyman.
- Hon. William Henry AdelbertWilliam Feilding (soldier)General the Hon. William Henry Adelbert Feilding was a soldier of the Coldstream Guards.Feilding was a son of William Feilding, 7th Earl of Denbigh and his wife Lady Mary Elizabeth Kitty Moreton. He became a Colonel in the Coldstream Guards and was Inspector-General of the Recruiting HQ from 1891...
(1836–1895), soldier. - Lady Adelaide Emily (1836–1870), married Charles Archibald Murray.
- Lady Ida Matilda Alice (1840–1915), married William Malcolm Low (parents-in-law of Sir William Mount, 1st BaronetSir William Mount, 1st BaronetSir William Arthur Mount, 1st Baronet CBE was a British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament for the Newbury constituency...
and great-great-grandparents of current Prime Minister of the United KingdomPrime Minister of the United KingdomThe Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the Head of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Parliament, to their political party and...
David CameronDavid CameronDavid William Donald Cameron is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service and Leader of the Conservative Party. Cameron represents Witney as its Member of Parliament ....
). - Lady Kathleen Elizabeth Mary Julia (1842–1882), married Charles Meysey Bolton Clive.
From 1830, Lord Denbigh was a Gentleman of the Bedchamber
Gentleman of the Bedchamber
A Gentleman of the Bedchamber was the holder of an important office in the royal household of the Kingdom of England from the 11th century, later used also in the Kingdom of Great Britain.-Description and functions:...
to William IV
William IV of the United Kingdom
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death...
. In 1833, he was made a GCH
Royal Guelphic Order
The Royal Guelphic Order, sometimes also referred to as the Hanoverian Guelphic Order, is a Hanoverian order of chivalry instituted on 28 April 1815 by the Prince Regent . It has not been conferred by the British Crown since the death of King William IV in 1837, when the personal union of the...
, admitted to the Privy Council
Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, usually known simply as the Privy Council, is a formal body of advisers to the Sovereign in the United Kingdom...
and transferred to Queen Adelaide's
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen was the queen consort of the United Kingdom and of Hanover as spouse of William IV of the United Kingdom. Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is named after her.-Early life:Adelaide was born on 13 August 1792 at Meiningen, Thuringia, Germany...
Household, first as her Lord Chamberlain, then as Master of the Horse.
Lord Denbigh died in 1865 and his titles passed to his eldest son, Rudolph.
He is the great-great-great-grandfather of current Conservative Party Leader David Cameron
David Cameron
David William Donald Cameron is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service and Leader of the Conservative Party. Cameron represents Witney as its Member of Parliament ....
, who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the Head of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Parliament, to their political party and...
in 2010.