Henry Cadogan, 4th Earl Cadogan
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Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard | |
In office 10 July 1866 – 1 December 1868 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby Benjamin Disraeli |
Preceded by | The Earl of Ducie |
Succeeded by | The Duke of St Albans |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 February 1812 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London |
Died | 8 June 1873 Woodrising, Norfolk | (aged 61)
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Mary Wellesley (1808–1873) |
Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
Henry Charles Cadogan, 4th Earl Cadogan
Background and education
Cadogan was born at South Audley Street, Mayfair, London, the second but eldest surviving son of George Cadogan, 3rd Earl Cadogan, by his wife Honoria Louisa Blake, daughter of Joseph Blake. He was educated at Eton and Oriel College, Oxford.[1]
Diplomatic and political career
Cadogan initially joined the Diplomatic Service and was an attaché in
Apart from his diplomatic and political careers, Lord Cadogan was the Colonel of the Royal Westminster Militia, appointed on 6 December 1841.[1][8] On 13 March 1865 he became Honorary Colonel of the regiment.[9]
Family
Lord Cadogan married Mary Sarah Wellesley, daughter of Valerian Wellesley, on 13 July 1836 in Durham Cathedral. They had four sons and two daughters. The Countess Cadogan died in February 1873, aged 65. Lord Cadogan only survived her by four months and died at Woodrising, Norfolk, in June 1873, aged 61. His eldest son George succeeded in the earldom.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f thepeerage.com Henry Charles Cadogan, 4th Earl Cadogan
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "R" (part 1)
- ^ ISBN 0-900178-26-4.
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "D" (part 3)
- ^ "No. 23136". The London Gazette. 11 July 1866. p. 3981.
- ^ "No. 23137". The London Gazette. 13 July 1866. p. 3984.
- ^ "No. 23452". The London Gazette. 22 December 1868. p. 6775.
- ^ Arthur Sleigh, The Royal Militia and Yeomanry Cavalry Army List, April 1850, London: British Army Despatch Press, 1850/Uckfield: Naval and Military Press, 1991, ISBN 978-1-84342-410-9, p. 95.
- ^ Army List.