William à Court, 1st Baron Heytesbury
British diplomat and Conservative politician (1779–1860) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William à Court, 1st Baron Heytesbury GCB PC (11 July 1779 – 31 May 1860), known as Sir William à Court, 2nd Baronet, from 1817 to 1828, was an English diplomat and Conservative politician.
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Monarch ...
The Lord Heytesbury | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 17 July 1844 – 8 July 1846 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | Sir Robert Peel, Bt |
Preceded by | The Earl de Grey |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Bessborough |
Personal details | |
Born | (1779-07-11)11 July 1779 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire |
Died | 31 May 1860(1860-05-31) (aged 80) |
Nationality | English |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse(s) | Maria Bouverie (1783–1844) |
Education | Eton College |
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