John Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough
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John George Brabazon Ponsonby, 5th Earl of Bessborough PC (14 October 1809 – 28 January 1880), styled Viscount Duncannon from 1844 until 1847, was a British cricketer, courtier and Liberal politician.
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The Earl of Bessborough | |
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Lord Steward of the Household | |
In office 20 January 1866 – 26 June 1866 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | Lord John Russell |
Preceded by | The Earl of St Germans |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Marlborough |
In office 12 December 1868 – 17 February 1874 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
Preceded by | The Earl of Tankerville |
Succeeded by | The Earl Beauchamp |
Personal details | |
Born | 14 October 1809 (1809-10-14) London, England |
Died | 28 January 1880 (1880-01-29) (aged 70) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | (1) Lady Frances Lambton (d. 1835) (2) Lady Caroline Gordon-Lennox |
Parent(s) | John Ponsonby, 4th Earl of Bessborough Lady Maria Fane |
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