Family and Education
b. 28 Feb. 1728, 1st s. of Thomas Pelham, M.P., of Stanmer, sometime merchant at Constantinople (1st cos. of Thomas Pelham Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle), by Annetta, da. of Thomas Bridges, also merchant at Constantinople. educ. Westminster 1740; Clare Hall, Camb. 1745; Grand Tour (France, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany) 1746-50. m. 15 June 1754, Anne da. and h. of Frederick Meinhart Frank-land, 4s. 4da. suc. fa. 21 Dec. 1737; Duke of Newcastle as Baron Pelham 17 Nov. 1768; cr. Earl of Chichester 23 June 1801.
Offices Held
Ld. of Trade Apr. 1754 – Mar. 1761; ld. of the Admiralty Mar. 1761 – Dec. 1762; comptroller of the Household July 1765–1774; P.C. 6 Sept. 1765; surveyor-gen. of the customs of London 1773 – d. c.j. in eyre North of Trent 1774 – 75; keeper of the great wardrobe 1775 – Mar. 1782.
Main residence: Stanmer, nr. Lewes, Suss.
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Commons 1754-1790
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PELHAM, Thomas (1728-1805)
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