Family and Education
b. 28 Feb. 1728, s. of Thomas Pelham of Stanmer. educ. Westminster 1740; Clare, Camb. 1745; Grand Tour (France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany) 1746-50. m. 15 June 1754, Anne, da. and h. of Frederick Meinhardt Frankland, 4s. 4da. suc. fa. 1737, 1st Duke of Newcastle as Baron Pelham of Stanmer 17 Nov. 1768; cr. Earl of Chichester 23 June 1801.
Offices Held
Ld. of Trade 1754 – 61, of Admiralty 1761 – 62; P.C. 6 Sept. 1765; comptroller of the Household 1765 – 74; surveyor gen. of the customs of London 1773 – d.; c.j. in eyre north of Trent 1774 – 75; keeper of the great wardrobe 1775–82.
Main residence: Stanmer, nr. Lewes, Suss.
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Commons 1715-1754
Web Title
PELHAM, Thomas (1728-1805)
Will
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Oxford 1644
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Religion
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