John Whitwell, 4th Baron Howard de Walden
- John Whitwell, 4th Baron Howard de Walden
John Griffin Whitwell, 4th Baron Howard de Walden, 1st Baron Braybrooke, KB (March 13, 1719 – May 25, 1797) was a British nobleman and soldier.
Born at Oundle, Northamptonshire, England, Whitwell married Anna Maria Schutz in 1748. His aunt Elizabeth, Countess of Portsmouth (d. 1762) agreed to leave him her interest in Audley End if he changed his surname to Griffin. He did so in 1749, by Act of Parliament, becoming John Griffin Griffin. The Barony of Howard de Walden was called out of abeyance in his favor on August 3, 1784. He was additionally created 1st Baron Braybrooke in 1788. He was made a field marshal on July 30, 1796. Among others, he had commanded the 1st Troop, Horse Grenadier Guards. He died at Audley End.
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