Family and Education
b. 24 Jan. 1758, o. surv. s. of William Ponsonby, 2nd Earl of Bessborough [I] and 2nd Baron Ponsonby [GB], by Lady Caroline Cavendish, da. of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire. educ. Christ Church, Oxf. 1774; Grand Tour. m. 27 Nov. 1780, Lady Henrietta Frances Spencer, da. of John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, 3s. 1da. suc. fa. as 3rd Earl of Bessborough [I] and 3rd Baron Ponsonby [GB] 11 Mar. 1793.
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Ld. of Admiralty Apr. – July 1782, Apr.-Dec. 1783.
Capt. commdt. R. Putney and Roehampton vols. 1803, maj. commdt. 1803.
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Commons 1790-1820
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PONSONBY, Frederick (1758-1844)
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