Other Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth facts for kids

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Other Hickman Windsor (born May 30, 1751 – died June 12, 1799) was an important English nobleman. He was known as Lord Windsor until 1771, when he became the 5th Earl of Plymouth. He was also a member of the Royal Society, a group for important scientists and thinkers.

Early Life of the 5th Earl

Other Hickman Windsor was born as Lord Windsor. He was the oldest son of the 4th Earl of Plymouth, Other Windsor, and Catherine Archer. In 1773, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This was a special honor for people who contributed to science.

He also served as the Colonel of the Glamorganshire Militia starting in 1779. This was a local military group. The 5th Earl of Plymouth was even featured in a famous painting. It was called Tribuna of the Uffizi by Johan Zoffany. This painting was made between 1772 and 1778. The Earl is shown with other English noblemen visiting the Tribuna room. This room is inside the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The painting is now part of the Royal Collection in the United Kingdom.

Family Life and Marriage

Lord Plymouth married his cousin, Sarah Archer, on May 20, 1778. Sarah was the daughter of Andrew Archer, 2nd Baron Archer. She was also a well-known botanist, meaning she studied plants.

They had several children together, including:

• Other Archer Windsor, who later became the 6th Earl of Plymouth (born 1789 – died 1833)
• Lady Maria Windsor (born 1790 – died 1855), who married Arthur Hill, the 3rd Marquess of Downshire.
• Harriet Windsor-Clive, who became Baroness Windsor (born 1797 – died 1869). She married Robert Clive.

Later Life and Succession

Lord Plymouth passed away in June 1799. He was 48 years old. His son, Other Archer Windsor, took over his title as the Earl of Plymouth. After Lord Plymouth's death, his wife, Sarah, married again. Her second husband was William Amherst, who later became the 1st Earl Amherst.