Horatio Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford

Horatio Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford, DL (14 June 1783 – 29 December 1858), styled Lord Walpole between 1809 and 1822, was a British peer and politician.

Background

He was the eldest son of Horatio Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford, by his wife Sophia Churchill, a daughter of Charles Churchill^[1] by his wife Lady Maria Walpole, a daughter of Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, by his mistress, later his 2nd wife, Maria Skerett. The Countess of Orford was thus granddaughter of Sir Robert Walpole, and brought his line of descent into these related earls. His grandfather, the 1st Baron Walpole of Wolterton, was Sir Robert's brother.

Political career

Orford succeeded his father as Member of Parliament for King's Lynn in 1809, and the held the seat until 1822.^[2] The latter year he also succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords. He also followed his father as Colonel of the disembodied West Norfolk Militia, being appointed on 26 June 1822.^[3]

Family

Lord Orford married Mary Wilhelmina Augustine, daughter of William Augustus Fawkener, in 1812. They had several children, including Lady Dorothy Nevill, Lady Rachel Walpole, who married John Savile, 4th Earl of Mexborough, and the Hon. Frederick Walpole. Orford died in December 1858, aged 75, and was succeeded in the earldom by his eldest son, Horatio. Lady Orford died in February 1860.^[4]

References

^ Lundy, Darryl. "p. 1445 § 14443". The Peerage.^{[unreliable source]}
^ "leighrayment.com". Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ Arthur Sleigh, The Royal Militia and Yeomanry Cavalry Army List, April 1850, London: British Army Despatch Press, 1850/Uckfield: Naval and Military Press, 1991, ISBN 978-1-84342-410-9, p. 81.
^ Lundy, Darryl. "p. 1445 § 14443". The Peerage.^{[unreliable source]}

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Lord Walpole Sir Martin ffolkes, Bt	Member of Parliament for King's Lynn 1809–1822 With: Sir Martin ffolkes, Bt 1809–1821 The Marquess of Titchfield 1822	Succeeded by The Marquess of Titchfield Hon. John Walpole
Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Horatio Walpole	Earl of Orford 3rd creation 1822–1858	Succeeded by Horatio Walpole
Peerage of Great Britain
Preceded by Horatio Walpole	Baron Walpole of Walpole 1822–1858	Succeeded by Horatio Walpole
Preceded by Horatio Walpole	Baron Walpole of Wolterton 1822–1858	Succeeded by Horatio Walpole

[1] Lundy, Darryl. "p. 1445 § 14443". The Peerage.^{[unreliable source]}

[2] "leighrayment.com". Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[3] Arthur Sleigh, The Royal Militia and Yeomanry Cavalry Army List, April 1850, London: British Army Despatch Press, 1850/Uckfield: Naval and Military Press, 1991, ISBN 978-1-84342-410-9, p. 81.

[4] Lundy, Darryl. "p. 1445 § 14443". The Peerage.^{[unreliable source]}

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