John Fox-Strangways
The Hon. John George Charles Fox-Strangways (6 February 1803 – 8 September 1859) was a British diplomat, Whig politician and courtier.
Background
Fox-Strangways was the posthumus third son of Henry Fox-Strangways, 2nd Earl of Ilchester, by his second wife Maria, daughter of the Very Reverend William Digby.[1]
Political career
Fox-Strangways was elected as the Member of Parliament for (MP) Calne in 1836, a seat he held until 1837,[2] and then represented Dorset until 1841.[3] He was also in the Foreign Office and served as a Gentleman Usher to Queen Adelaide.[1]
Family
Fox-Strangways married Amelia, daughter of Edward Marjoribanks, in 1844. Their son, Henry, succeeded in the earldom of Ilchester in 1865. Fox-Strangways died in September 1859, aged 56. His wife died in September 1886.[1]
References
External links
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- Darryl Lundy's thePeerage.com page
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Fox-Strangways
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl of Kerry |
Member of Parliament for Calne 1836–1837 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Shelburne |
| Preceded by Lord Ashley Hon. William Ponsonby Henry Charles Sturt |
Member of Parliament for Dorset 1837–1841 With: Lord Ashley Henry Charles Sturt |
Succeeded by Lord Ashley Henry Charles Sturt George Bankes |