George Pitt Rose
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William Edward Tomline
George Pitt Rose MP | |
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| Member of Parliament for Christchurch | |
| In office 1826–1832 | |
| Preceded by | George Henry Rose William Edward Tomline |
| Succeeded by | Sir George Tapps-Gervis, Bt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1797 |
| Died | 19 September 1851 (aged 54) |
| Spouse | Phoebe Susannah Vesey |
| Parents |
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| Education | Eton College St John's College, Cambridge |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 15th The King's Hussars |
Major George Pitt Rose MP (7 January 1797 – 19 September 1851) was a British politician and soldier who served as MP for Christchurch.[1][2] From a Tory background, he was well-connected in the political world.[3]
Rose was born to George Henry Rose and Frances Duncombe, daughter of Thomas Duncombe of Duncombe Park, Yorkshire, one of the wealthiest young women in the country.[4] He went up to St John's College, Cambridge in 1815.[1]
Career
Rose joined the 15th Hussars as a Cornet in 1822, was promoted to Lieutenant in 1824, to Captain in 1826 and Major in 1841. Later in 1847 he was also appointed Captain in the 5th Foot. Meanwhile in 1826 his father who was already Member of Parliament for Christchurch brought Rose along to serve as his second MP for the Christchurch constituency, Rose was elected as Tory MP for Christchurch in the 1826 General Election and served through the 1830 United Kingdom general election and the 1831 United Kingdom general election.[2]