Edward Boscawen, 1st Earl of Falmouth
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Not to be confused with Edward Boscawen.
Edward Boscawen, 1st Earl of Falmouth (10 May 1787 – 29 December 1841), known as the Viscount Falmouth between 1808 and 1821, was a British peer and politician.
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[edit] Background
Falmouth was the son of George Boscawen, 3rd Viscount Falmouth.
[edit] Political career
Falmouth sat as Member of Parliament for Truro from 1806 to 1807.[1] The following year he succeeded his father in the viscountcy and entered the House of Lords. In 1821 he was created Earl of Falmouth.
[edit] Family
Lord Falmouth died in December 1841, aged 54, and was succeeded by his son, George.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Earl of Falmouth
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Lemon Edward Leveson-Gower |
Member of Parliament for Truro 1806–1807 With: John Lemon |
Succeeded by John Lemon Hon. Charles Townshend |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by George Henry Boscawen |
Viscount Falmouth 1808–1841 |
Succeeded by George Henry Boscawen |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| New creation | Earl of Falmouth 1821–1841 |
Succeeded by George Henry Boscawen |
