George Byng, 2nd Earl of Strafford
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George Stevens Byng, 2nd Earl of Strafford, PC (8 June 1806 – 29 October 1886), styled Viscount Enfield between 1847 and 1860, of Wrotham Park in Middlesex (now Hertfordshire) and of 5 St James's Square, London, was a British peer and Whig politician.
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The Earl of Strafford | |
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Comptroller of the Household | |
In office 6 May 1835 – 23 June 1841 | |
Monarchs | William IV Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Melbourne |
Preceded by | Hon. Henry Lowry-Corry |
Succeeded by | Lord Marcus Hill |
Treasurer of the Household | |
In office 23 June 1841 – 30 August 1841 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Melbourne |
Preceded by | Earl of Surrey |
Succeeded by | Earl Jermyn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1806-06-08)8 June 1806 |
Died | 29 October 1886(1886-10-29) (aged 80) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | (1) Lady Agnes Paget (c. 1809–1845) (2) Hon. Harriett Cavendish (d. 1892) |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
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