Charles Bennet, 1st Earl of Tankerville
Charles Bennet, 1st Earl of Tankerville PC (1674 – 21 May 1722), known as The Lord Ossulston between 1695 and 1714, was a British peer.
Background
Tankerville was the son of the book collector
Bridget Bennett and John Bennet, 1st Baron Ossulston.[1]
Political career
Tankerville succeeded his father in the barony in 1695 and was able to take a seat in the
Family
Lord Tankerville married Lady Mary, daughter of Ford Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville, in 1695. He died in May 1722 and was succeeded in his titles by his son, Charles.
References
- ISBN 978-0-19-861412-8, retrieved 21 July 2022
- ^ "No. 5268". The London Gazette. 12 October 1714. p. 3.
- ^ leighrayment.com[usurped]
- ^ leighrayment.com[usurped]
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