William Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower (1820–1872) facts for kids
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William Tollemache
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William Lionel Felix Tollemache
4 July 1820 |
| Died | 21 December 1872 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Elizabeth Camilla Burke |
| Partner(s) | Elizabeth Acford Emma Dibble |
| Children | 13, including William Tollemache, 9th Earl of Dysart |
| Parent(s) | Lionel Tollemache, 8th Earl of Dysart |
William Lionel Felix Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower (born July 4, 1820 – died December 21, 1872) was a British nobleman. He was known as the Hon. William Lionel Felix Tollemache until 1840. He was the son and heir of Lionel Tollemache, 8th Earl of Dysart.
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Early Life and Education
William was born on July 4, 1820. His parents were Lionel Tollemache, 8th Earl of Dysart, and his wife Maria. He was described as a tall, dark man. He was about 5 feet 10 inches or 6 feet tall.
William went to Eton College, a famous school. He left Eton when he was seventeen years old. His father did not give him any money for living expenses. He only received a small amount of money from his grandmother.
Financial Challenges
Because he was the heir to a large family estate, William could borrow a lot of money. By 1841, he had borrowed a very large sum. He owed money to many people, including a diamond dealer in London. To try and manage his debts, he gave his share in the family estates to one of his creditors.
A Try at Politics
In 1841, William tried to become a Member of Parliament. He was elected for Andover. However, he was not quite old enough to be a Member of Parliament at the time of the election. He was two days short of being 21 years old. Because of this, he was replaced by Lord William Paget.
Business Ventures
William tried to earn money by becoming a horse dealer. He also ran a coach business. However, his businesses were not successful. On September 2, 1842, he was declared unable to pay his debts. He was then held in the Queen's Prison.
During this time, it was found that William had trouble keeping track of his money. He could not explain his financial records. One of his creditors tried to help him. This person argued that William should not have been declared unable to pay his debts. This attempt was not successful.
Family Life
On September 26, 1851, Lord Huntingtower married his cousin. Her name was Katherine Elizabeth Camilla Burke. She was the daughter of Sir Joseph Burke, 11th Baronet. They were married at East Horrington church in Somerset.
William and Katherine had four children together:
- Hon. Mary Louisa Napoleona Manners Tollemache (1852 – 1859)
- Lady Agnes Mary Manners Tollemache (1855 – 1912)
- Lady Agatha Manners Tollemache (1857 – 1941)
- William Tollemache, 9th Earl of Dysart (1859 – 1935)
In 1881, after their father's death, Agnes and Agatha were given a special honor. This honor recognized them as daughters of an earl.
Later Years
William faced more financial challenges in 1853. After one of his creditors passed away, his financial representatives worked to get back his family estates. They were successful in a court case. The court decided that the earlier agreement about his estates was not valid.
William Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower, passed away on December 21, 1872. His father, the 8th Earl of Dysart, died a few years later in 1878. After his father's death, there was a legal discussion about who would become the next Earl of Dysart. The Committee for Privileges, a special group, looked at all the information. They confirmed that William, his son by Katherine Burke, would become the 9th Earl of Dysart.
