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George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough

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George Augustus Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough (22 September 1753 – 5 September 1807), styled Viscount Lumley until 1782, was a British peer and politician.

Background

Scarbrough was the eldest son of Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 4th Earl of Scarbrough, and Barbara, sister and heiress of Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet.[1]

Political career

Scarbrough sat as Member of Parliament for Lincoln from 1774 to 1780.[2] In 1782 he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords.

Personal life

Lord Scarbrough died in September 1807, aged 53. He never married and was succeeded by his younger brother, Richard.[3]

References

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Lincoln
1774–1780
With: Robert Vyner
Succeeded by
Peerage of England
Preceded by Earl of Scarbrough
1782–1807
Succeeded by