Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 6th Earl of Scarbrough
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Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 6th Earl of Scarbrough (16 April 1757-17 June 1832), styled The Honourable Richard Lumley-Saunderson until 1807, was a British peer and politician.
, and Barbara, sister and heiress of Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet.. He inherited substantial estates on the death of his maternal uncle in 1784.
in 1784, a seat he held until 1790. In 1807 he succeeded his elder brother in the earldom and entered the House of Lords
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Background
Scarbrough was a younger son of Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 4th Earl of ScarbroughRichard Lumley-Saunderson, 4th Earl of Scarbrough
Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 4th Earl of Scarbrough PC was a British peer, styled Viscount Lumley from 1740 to 1752.He was appointed a deputy lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire on 4 August 1757...
, and Barbara, sister and heiress of Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet.. He inherited substantial estates on the death of his maternal uncle in 1784.
Political career
Scarbrough was returned to Parliament for LincolnLincoln (UK Parliament constituency)
Lincoln is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election....
in 1784, a seat he held until 1790. In 1807 he succeeded his elder brother in the earldom and entered the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
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