George Grey, 5th Earl of Stamford facts for kids
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George Harry Grey
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| 1st Earl of Warrington | |
| In office 1796–1819 |
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| 5th Earl of Stamford | |
| In office 1768–1819 |
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| Member of the British Parliament for Staffordshire |
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| In office 1761–1768 |
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| Born | 1 October 1737 |
| Died | 28 May 1819 |
| Spouse | Henrietta Bentinck |
| Children | 9, including George Grey, 6th Earl of Stamford |
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| Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
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George Harry Grey, the 5th Earl of Stamford (born October 1, 1737 – died May 28, 1819), was an important British nobleman. He was known as Lord Grey before he inherited his father's title. Later, he also became the Earl of Warrington in 1796.
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Early Life and Education
George Harry Grey was the oldest son of Harry Grey, the 4th Earl of Stamford. His mother was Lady Mary, who was the only daughter of George Booth, the 2nd Earl of Warrington. He was baptized on October 21 in Newtown Linford, Leicestershire.
He went to Leicester School for his early education. After that, he attended Queens' College at Cambridge University. He started there in 1755 and earned his Master of Arts degree in 1758.
A Life in Public Service
George Harry Grey was involved in British politics and public life.
Serving in Parliament
From 1761 to 1768, Lord Grey served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Staffordshire. An MP is someone elected to represent people and help make laws for the country. He was part of the Whig political group.
Royal and Military Roles
In 1761, he was a Page of Honour at the coronation of King George III. This was a special role in the royal ceremony. He also became a Colonel in the Royal Chester Regiment of Militia in 1764. A militia was a group of citizens trained for military service. Later, in 1783, he became a Lord Lieutenant. This role meant he was the King's representative in a county.
Family and Land
The Grey family owned a lot of land in England. They had large estates at Enville in Staffordshire and Bradgate Park in Leicestershire. George's mother also inherited Dunham Massey Hall and land in Stalybridge.
His father passed away in 1768, and his mother died in 1772. In 1796, George received new noble titles. He became the Baron Delamer of Dunham Massey and the Earl of Warrington. These titles recognized his connection to his mother's family, the Booths.
Marriage and Children
On May 28, 1763, George Harry Grey married Lady Henrietta Bentinck. She was the daughter of William Bentinck, the 2nd Duke of Portland. They had nine children together:
- Lady Henrietta (1764–1826)
- George Grey, 6th Earl of Stamford (1765–1845), who inherited his father's titles
- Lady Marie Booth Grey (1767–1767)
- Lady Maria (1769–1838)
- Lady Louisa Booth Grey (1771–1830)
- William Booth Grey (1773–1852)
- Anchitel Grey (1774–1833)
- Henry Grey (1776–1799), a naval commander
- Lady Sophia (1777–1849)
- Lady Amelia (1779–1849)
Expanding His Titles
When his father died in 1768, George became the 5th Earl of Stamford. His brother-in-law, William Cavendish-Bentinck, who later became Prime Minister, suggested that George should receive another important title.
In 1796, he accepted the title of Earl of Warrington from Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger. This was a way to honor his grand-mother's family, the Booths, whose lands he had inherited. He also received the title Baron Delamer.
Developing His Estates
George Harry Grey worked to improve his family's main home, Enville Hall, in Staffordshire. He had it redesigned by Thomas Hope. He also helped develop the town of Ashton-under-Lyne near Manchester. This town was on land he inherited from the Earls of Warrington.
Later Life
George Harry Grey passed away at Enville Hall on May 28, 1819. His oldest son, George Grey, inherited his titles. He became the 6th Earl of Stamford and the 2nd Earl of Warrington.
See also
- Dunham Massey
