BLIGH, Hon. John (1719-1781), of Cobham Hall, nr. Gravesend, Kent.

b. 1 Oct. 1719, 2nd s. of John Bligh, M.P. [I], 1st Earl of Darnley [I], by Theodosia Hyde, suo jure 10th Baroness Clifton of Leighton Bromswold, da. of Edward Hyde, M.P., 3rd Earl of Clarendon. educ. Westminster 1727-35; Merton, Oxf. 1735; Grand Tour (Italy) c.1740. m. 11 Sept. 1766, Mary, da. and h. of John Stoyte, barrister, of Street, co. Westmeath, 3s. 4da. suc. bro. Edward as 3rd Earl 22 July 1747.