- Charles Marsham, 3rd Earl of Romney
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Charles Marsham, 3rd Earl of Romney (30 July 1808-3 September 1874), styled Viscount Marsham between 1811 and 1845, was a British peer and Conservative Party politician.
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Background
Romney was the son of Charles Marsham, 2nd Earl of Romney, and Sophia, daughter of William Morton Pitt.
Political career
Romney was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Kent West in 1841, a seat he held until 1845. The latter year he succeeded his father in the earldom and took his seat in the House of Lords.
Family
Lord Romney married Lady Margaret Harriett, daughter of Charles Montagu-Scott, 4th Duke of Buccleuch, in 1832. They had three sons and one daughter. Lady Romney died in London in June 1846, aged 34. Lord Romney remained a widower until his death in September 1874, aged 66. He was succeeded in the earldom by his eldest son, Charles.
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Charles Marsham (Viscount Marsham)
Parliament of the United Kingdom Preceded by
Thomas Law Hodges
Sir Edmund Filmer, BtMember of Parliament for Kent West
1841–1845
With: Sir Edmund Filmer, BtSucceeded by
Sir Edmund Filmer, Bt
Thomas AustenPeerage of the United Kingdom Preceded by
Charles MarshamEarl of Romney
1845–1874Succeeded by
Charles MarshamCategories:- 1808 births
- 1874 deaths
- Earls in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
- Members of the United Kingdom Parliament for English constituencies
- UK MPs 1841–1847
- Conservative Party (UK) MPs
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