William Saunders Sebright Lascelles
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William Saunders Sebright Lascelles PC
(29 October 1798 – 2 July 1851) was a British
Whig politician. He served as Comptroller of the Household
from 1847 to 1851.
, by his wife Henrietta Sebright, daughter of Lieutenant-General Sir John Sebright, 6th Baronet
. Edward Lascelles (1796–1839, Viscount Lascelles 1820–1839), Henry Lascelles, 3rd Earl of Harewood
, and the Honourable Edwin Lascelles
were his brothers.
in 1826, a seat he held until 1830. He was subsequently MP for Northallerton
from 1831 to 1832, for Wakefield
from 1837 to 1841 and from 1842 to 1847 and for Knaresborough
from 1847 to 1851. In 1847 he was sworn of the Privy Council
and appointed Comptroller of the Household
under Lord John Russell
, a post he held until his death in 1851.
, on 14 May 1823. They had nine children:
Lascelles died in July 1851, aged 52. Lady Caroline Lascelles died in November 1881.
Privy Council of the United Kingdom
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(29 October 1798 – 2 July 1851) was a British
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Whig politician. He served as Comptroller of the Household
Comptroller of the Household
The Comptroller of the Household is an ancient position in the English royal household, currently the second-ranking member of the Lord Steward's department, and often a cabinet member. He was an ex officio member of the Board of Green Cloth, until that body was abolished in the reform of the local...
from 1847 to 1851.
Background
Lascelles was the third son of Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of HarewoodHenry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood
Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood DL , known as Viscount Lascelles from 1814 to 1820, was a British peer and Member of Parliament....
, by his wife Henrietta Sebright, daughter of Lieutenant-General Sir John Sebright, 6th Baronet
Sir John Sebright, 6th Baronet
Lt-Gen Sir John Saunders Sebright, 6th Baronet, , was the sixth Sebright baronet, and an officer in the British Army. Sir John was the son of Sir Thomas Sebright, 4th Baronet and Henrietta Dashwood....
. Edward Lascelles (1796–1839, Viscount Lascelles 1820–1839), Henry Lascelles, 3rd Earl of Harewood
Henry Lascelles, 3rd Earl of Harewood
Henry Lascelles, 3rd Earl of Harewood DL , known as Viscount Lascelles from 1839 to 1841, was a British peer and Member of Parliament....
, and the Honourable Edwin Lascelles
Edwin Lascelles (MP)
Edwin Lascelles was a British Conservative Party politician. He was Member of Parliament for Ripon from 1846 to 1857....
were his brothers.
Political career
Lascelles was returned to Parliament for East LooeEast Looe (UK Parliament constituency)
East Looe was a parliamentary borough represented in the House of Commons of England from 1571 to 1707, in the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1797 to 1800, and finally in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 1801 until its abolition in 1832. It elected two Members of Parliament ...
in 1826, a seat he held until 1830. He was subsequently MP for Northallerton
Northallerton (UK Parliament constituency)
Northallerton was a parliamentary borough in the North Riding of Yorkshire, represented by two Members of Parliament in the House of Commons briefly in the 13th century and again from 1640 to 1832, and by one member from 1832 until 1885....
from 1831 to 1832, for Wakefield
Wakefield (UK Parliament constituency)
Wakefield 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.-Boundaries:...
from 1837 to 1841 and from 1842 to 1847 and for Knaresborough
Knaresborough (UK Parliament constituency)
Knaresborough was a parliamentary constituency which returned two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until 1868, and then one MP until its abolition in 1885.-Before the Great Reform Act:...
from 1847 to 1851. In 1847 he was sworn of 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 appointed Comptroller of the Household
Comptroller of the Household
The Comptroller of the Household is an ancient position in the English royal household, currently the second-ranking member of the Lord Steward's department, and often a cabinet member. He was an ex officio member of the Board of Green Cloth, until that body was abolished in the reform of the local...
under Lord John Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, KG, GCMG, PC , known as Lord John Russell before 1861, was an English Whig and Liberal politician who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century....
, a post he held until his death in 1851.
Family
Lascelles married Lady Caroline Georgiana Howard (d. 1881), daughter of George Howard, 6th Earl of CarlisleGeorge Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle
George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle KG, PC, FRS , styled Viscount Morpeth until 1825, was a British statesman...
, on 14 May 1823. They had nine children:
- Henrietta Frances Lascelles (d. 1884), married William Cavendish, 2nd Baron CheshamWilliam Cavendish, 2nd Baron CheshamWilliam George Cavendish, 2nd Baron Chesham was a British Liberal politician.A member of the Cavendish family headed by the Duke of Devonshire, Chesham was the son of Charles Compton Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham and Lady Catherine Susan Gordon, daughter of George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntly...
and had issue. - Georgiana Caroline Lascelles (d. 1911), married Charles William Grenfell, a grandson of William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of SeftonWilliam Molyneux, 2nd Earl of SeftonWilliam Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton , also known as Lord Dashalong, was a sportsman, gambler and a friend of the Prince Regent.-Personal life:...
and had issue. - Emma Elizabeth Lascelles (d. 1920), married Lord Edward CavendishLord Edward CavendishLieutenant-Colonel Lord Edward Cavendish was a 19th century British politician.Born in Marylebone, Cavendish was the third son of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire, by his wife, Lady Blanche Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire...
, son of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 7th Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire KG, PC , styled as Lord Cavendish of Keighley between 1831 and 1834 and known as The Earl of Burlington between 1834 and 1858, was a British landowner, benefactor and politician.-Background and education:Cavendish was the son of William Cavendish, eldest...
and had issue. - Beatrice Blanche Lascelles (d. 1915), married Frederick TempleFrederick TempleFrederick Temple was an English academic, teacher, churchman and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1896 until his death.-Early life:...
, Archbishop of CanterburyArchbishop of CanterburyThe Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury. In his role as head of the Anglican Communion, the archbishop leads the third largest group...
. - Major Claude George William Lascelles (1831–1903), died unmarried.
- Edwin Lascelles (1833–1877), died unmarried.
- Mary Louise Lascelles (c. 1836–1917), died unmarried.
- Sir Frank Cavendish LascellesFrank LascellesSir Frank Cavendish Lascelles GCB, GCMG, GCVO, PC was a British diplomat. He served as Ambassador to both Russia and Germany....
(1841–1920), married Mary Emma Olliffe and had issue. - Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Arthur Lascelles (1842–1913), married Caroline Maria Gore, brother of Charles GoreCharles GoreCharles Gore was a British theologian and Anglican bishop.-Early life and education:Gore was the third son of the Honourable Charles Alexander Gore, and brother of the fourth Earl of Arran...
and had issue.
Lascelles died in July 1851, aged 52. Lady Caroline Lascelles died in November 1881.