LAMB, Sir Peniston, 2nd Bt., 1st Visct. Melbourne [I] (1745-1828), of Brocket Hall, Herts. and Melbourne Hall, Derbys.

Family and Education

b. 29 Jan. 1745, o.s. of Sir Matthew Lamb, 1st Bt., of Brocket Hall by Charlotte, da. and event. h. of Thomas Coke of Melbourne Hall. educ. Eton 1755-62; L. Inn 1769. m. 13 Apr. 1769, Elizabeth, da. of Sir Ralph Milbanke, 5th Bt., of Halnaby Hall, Yorks., 4s. 2da. suc. fa. as 2nd Bt. 6 Nov. 1768; cr. Baron Melbourne [I] 8 June 1770; Visct. Melbourne [I] 11 Jan. 1781; Baron Melbourne [GB] 11 Aug. 1815.

Offices Held

Gent. of bedchamber to Prince of Wales 1783 – 96; ld. of bedchamber 1812 – d.

Parlimentarian

LAMB, Peniston (1745-1828), of Brocket Hall, Herts. and Melbourne Hall, Derbys.

Main residences: Brocket Hall, Herts.; Melbourne Hall, Derbys.

Author

B.M.

R.G.T.

Volume

Commons 1790-1820

Web Title

LAMB, Sir Peniston (1745-1828)