Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Earl Granville facts for kids
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The Earl Granville
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| Ambassador to Russia | |
| In office 1804–1805 |
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| Preceded by | Sir John Borlase Warren, Bt |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Cathcart |
| In office 1807–1812 |
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| Preceded by | The Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale |
| Succeeded by | The Viscount Cathcart |
| Ambassador to France | |
| In office 1824–1828 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Stuart |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Stuart de Rothesay |
| In office 1830–1835 |
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| Preceded by | The Lord Stuart de Rothesay |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Cowley |
| In office 1835–1841 |
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| Preceded by | The Lord Cowley |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Cowley |
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| Born | 12 October 1773 |
| Died | 8 January 1846 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouses | Lady Harriet Cavendish (1785–1862) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parents | Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Marquess of Stafford Lady Susanna Stewart |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Earl Granville (born October 12, 1773 – died January 8, 1846), was an important British statesman and diplomat. He was known as Lord Granville Leveson-Gower for many years. Later, he became Viscount Granville and then Earl Granville. He belonged to the Whig political group.
Early Life and Education
Granville Leveson-Gower was the second son of Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Marquess of Stafford. His mother was Lady Susanna Stewart. He had an older half-brother named George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland.
Granville went to Dr. Kyle's school in Hammersmith. He also had a private tutor. In April 1789, he started studying at Christ Church, Oxford. He did not finish his degree there. However, in 1799, he received an honorary degree. This was a special award for his achievements.
His Important Career
Granville started his career in politics. He was a member of the House of Commons. This is part of the British Parliament. He represented Lichfield from 1795 to 1799. After that, he represented Staffordshire for sixteen years.
He also served as a Colonel in the 2nd Staffordshire Militia. This was a local military group.
Granville became a diplomat, representing Britain in other countries. He was the British ambassador to Russia twice. His first time was from 1804 to 1805. His second time was from 1806 to 1807. He also served as the British ambassador to France three times. These terms were from 1824 to 1828, 1830 to 1835, and 1835 to 1841.
In 1815, he was given a special title. He became Viscount Granville. This meant he was part of the peerage, a group of high-ranking nobles. Later, in 1833, he received even higher titles. He was made Earl Granville and also Baron Leveson. These titles showed his importance in British society.
Family Life
Lord Granville married Lady Harriet Cavendish in 1809. She was the daughter of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire. They had two sons and two daughters together.
Their children were:
- Lady Susan Georgiana (died April 30, 1866). She married George Pitt-Rivers, 4th Baron Rivers. They had twelve children.
- Lady Georgiana Charlotte (died January 19, 1885).
- Granville George (born May 11, 1815 – died March 31, 1891).
- Granville William (born October 2, 1816 – died 1833).
- Hon. Edward Frederick (born May 3, 1819 – died May 30, 1907).
Lord Granville passed away in January 1846. He was 72 years old. His wife, Countess Granville, died later in November 1862. She was 77. Their younger son, William, had died earlier in 1833.
