COWPER, Hon. Edward Spencer (1779-1823), of Digswell, Herts.

b. 16 July 1779, at Florence, 3rd s. of George Nassau Clavering Cowper, 3rd Earl Cowper, by Anna, da. of Charles Gore of Southampton and Florence. educ. Kensington 1789-91; Charterhouse 1794-6; St. John’s, Camb. 1796-8; M. Temple 1797; European tour 1801-2. m. 23 May 1808, Catherine, da. of Thomas March Phillipps of Garendon Park, Leics., s.p.