Family and Education
bap. 28 Mar. 1714, 3rd s. of Richard, 5th Visct. Fitzwilliam [I], by Frances, da. of Sir John Shelley, 3rd Bt. educ. Westminster 1724. m. 17 Oct. 1751, Barbara, da. of Dr. Edward Chandler, bp. of Durham, wid. of Lord William Cavendish.
Offices Held
Ensign R. Horse Gds. 1732, lt. 1739, capt. 1745, col. 1755; col. 2 Ft. 1755 – 60; col. 2 Horse 1760 – d.; maj.-gen. 1759; lt.-gen. 1761; gen. 1778.
Groom of bedchamber to Duke of Cumberland 1746, on his staff in Flanders 1747.
Main residences: Merrion, co. Dublin; Richmond, Surr.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
FITZWILLIAM, Hon. John (1714-89)
Will
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Oxford 1644
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Religion
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