Henry Scudamore, 3rd Duke of Beaufort
His Grace The Duke of Beaufort | |
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| Born | Henry Somerset 23 March 1707 |
| Died | 26 February 1745 (aged 37) |
| Noble family | Beaufort |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Issue | Margaret Burr (illegitimate) |
| Father | Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort |
| Mother | Rachel Noel |
Henry Somerset-Scudamore, 3rd Duke of Beaufort (23 March 1707 – 26 February 1745), born Henry Somerset, was an English nobleman and peer who supported Jacobitism.
Life
He was the elder son of
At the age of 19 Beaufort commissioned the construction of what would later become known as the Badminton Chest or
The Duke was one of several founding governors of Britain's first institution for abandoned children, the Foundling Hospital, and his name is listed in its royal charter received from George II in October 1739.
In 1743, he was one of several leading English Tories who communicated with the French government through Francis Sempill in order to elicit French support for an invasion to restore the Stuart line.
After his death, the 3rd Duke of Beaufort was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Badminton. His memorial was sculpted by John Michael Rysbrack in 1754.[2]
Because he had no legitimate children, his titles and estates were inherited by his younger brother,
Family
| Duke and Duchess of Beaufort's Name and Lord Scudamore's Estate Act 1729 | |
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| Act of Parliament | |
 3 Geo. 2. c. 10 | |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 15 May 1730 |
On 28 June 1729 Beaufort married
In 1742 Beaufort filed for divorce over Frances's adulterous relationship with William Talbot, who later became Earl Talbot. Frances countersued, saying the Duke was impotent; in March 1743, he demonstrated before court-appointed examiners that he was physically able to have an erection. The divorce was granted, and he sued Talbot for damages.[4][5] Frances later remarried, to Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore.
Beaufort had one illegitimate daughter, Margaret Burr, who married the painter Thomas Gainsborough and had issue.
References
- ^ Jones, Sam (10 December 2004). "Highest priced furniture sells for £19m". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Gunnis, Rupert. Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660–1851. p. 338.
- ^ "Deed Poll Office (D·P·O)". Deed Poll Office. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Stephanson, Raymond (2003). The Yard of Wit: Male Creativity and Sexuality, 1650-1750. University of Pennsylvania Press. p. 86. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ McLaren, Angus (2007). Impotence: a cultural history. University of Chicago Press. p. 72. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
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