Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby
British politician (1762–1847) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby, PC, FSA (22 December 1762 – 26 December 1847) was a prominent British politician of the Pittite faction and the Tory party.
Quick Facts Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Monarch ...
The Earl of Harrowby | |
---|---|
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 14 May 1804 – 11 January 1805 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | William Pitt the Younger |
Preceded by | The Lord Hawkesbury |
Succeeded by | The Lord Mulgrave |
Lord President of the Council | |
In office 11 June 1812 – 17 August 1827 | |
Monarchs | |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Liverpool |
Preceded by | The Viscount Sidmouth |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Portland |
Personal details | |
Born | (1762-12-22)22 December 1762 London |
Died | 26 December 1847(1847-12-26) (aged 85) Sandon Hall, Staffordshire |
Resting place | Lichfield Cathedral |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse |
Lady Susanna Leveson-Gower
(m. 1795; died 1838) |
Children | 8, including Dudley and Granville |
Parent(s) | Nathaniel Ryder, 1st Baron Harrowby Elizabeth Terrick |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Close