Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Normanby facts for kids
Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Normanby was a young English nobleman who lived from 1716 to 1735. He held the important title of Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. Before becoming a Duke, he was known as the Marquess of Normanby from his birth in 1716 until 1721.
A Young Duke's Life
Edmund Sheffield was born on January 11, 1716. His father was John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. When his father passed away in 1721, Edmund inherited his father's titles and became the 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. This meant he became a very important person in English society at a very young age.
Education and Studies
Even though he was a Duke, Edmund still went to university. In 1732, he started studying at Queen's College, Oxford. This was a famous university in England, and it showed that he was getting a good education, just like many other young noblemen of his time.
A Short Life
Sadly, Edmund Sheffield's life was quite short. He passed away on October 30, 1735, when he was only 19 years old. He died in Rome, Italy, from an illness called consumption, which is now known as tuberculosis. This was a serious disease that was very common back then.
End of a Dukedom
Because Edmund never married and did not have any children, his special title of Duke of Buckingham and Normanby ended when he died. There was no one in his direct family line to inherit it. His family's lands and properties, like Normanby Park, then went to his half-brother, Charles Herbert Sheffield.
