George Weld-Forester, 3rd Baron Forester
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George Cecil Weld-Forester, 3rd Baron Forester PC (10 May 1807 – 14 February 1886), styled The Honourable George Weld-Forester between 1821 and 1874, was a British Conservative politician and army officer. He notably served as Comptroller of the Household in 1852 and from 1858 to 1859. A long-standing MP, he was Father of the House of Commons from 1873 to 1874, when he succeeded his elder brother in the barony and took a seat in the House of Lords.
Quick Facts Comptroller of the Household, Monarch ...
The Lord Forester | |
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Comptroller of the Household | |
In office 27 February 1852 – 17 December 1852 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
Preceded by | The Earl of Mulgrave |
Succeeded by | Viscount Drumlanrig |
In office 26 February 1858 – 11 June 1859 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
Preceded by | Viscount Castlerosse |
Succeeded by | Lord Proby |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 May 1807 (1807-05-10) |
Died | 14 February 1886 (1886-02-15) (aged 78) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse(s) | Hon. Mary Anne Jervis (d. 1893) |
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