Charles Compton, 3rd Marquess of Northampton
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Charles Douglas-Compton, 3rd Marquess of Northampton, DL
(26 May 1816 – 3 March 1877), styled Earl Compton from birth until 1851, was a British
peer.
Born Charles Compton at Parliament Street, London
, he was the son of Spencer Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton
and his wife Margaret, eldest daughter of William Douglas-Maclean-Clephane. In 1831, a year after the death of his mother, he assumed the additional surname Douglas by sign manual. Douglas-Compton succeeded his father as marquess in 1851. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge
, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in 1837. In 1850, he received a Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law
by the University of Oxford
.
Douglas-Compton was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant
for Argyllshire in 1841. He was a trustee of the National Gallery (London). Douglas-Compton inherited Compton Wynyates
in Warwickshire
and in 1867 he assigned Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt
to restore it.
In 1859, he married Theodosia, daughter of Henry Vyner. Their marriage was childless and Douglas-Compton was succeeded in his titles by his younger brother William
.
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
(26 May 1816 – 3 March 1877), styled Earl Compton from birth until 1851, was a British
United Kingdom
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peer.
Born Charles Compton at Parliament Street, London
London
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, he was the son of Spencer Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton
Spencer Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton
Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton , known as Lord Compton from 1796 to 1812 and as Earl Compton from 1812 to 1828, was a British nobleman and patron of science and the arts....
and his wife Margaret, eldest daughter of William Douglas-Maclean-Clephane. In 1831, a year after the death of his mother, he assumed the additional surname Douglas by sign manual. Douglas-Compton succeeded his father as marquess in 1851. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Trinity has more members than any other college in Cambridge or Oxford, with around 700 undergraduates, 430 graduates, and over 170 Fellows...
, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in 1837. In 1850, he received a Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law
Doctor of Civil Law
Doctor of Civil Law is a degree offered by some universities, such as the University of Oxford, instead of the more common Doctor of Laws degrees....
by the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
.
Douglas-Compton was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
for Argyllshire in 1841. He was a trustee of the National Gallery (London). Douglas-Compton inherited Compton Wynyates
Compton Wynyates
Compton Wynyates is a country house in Warwickshire, England, a Grade I listed building. The Tudor period house, an example of Tudor architecture, is constructed of red brick and built around a central courtyard. It is castellated and turreted in parts. Following action in the Civil War, half...
in Warwickshire
Warwickshire
Warwickshire is a landlocked non-metropolitan county in the West Midlands region of England. The county town is Warwick, although the largest town is Nuneaton. The county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare...
and in 1867 he assigned Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt
Matthew Digby Wyatt
Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt was a British architect and art historian who became Secretary of the Great Exhibition, Surveyor of the East India Company and the first Slade Professor of Fine Art at the University of Cambridge.-Life:...
to restore it.
In 1859, he married Theodosia, daughter of Henry Vyner. Their marriage was childless and Douglas-Compton was succeeded in his titles by his younger brother William
William Compton, 4th Marquess of Northampton
Admiral William Compton, 4th Marquess of Northampton, KG , known as Lord William Compton from 1828 to 1877, was a British peer and naval commander....
.