William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort
British politician (1794–1818)
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William Richard Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort (19 November 1794 – 29 October 1818), was a British politician.
Born19 November 1794
Died29 October 1818 (aged 23)
Parent
- Richard Edgcumbe (father)
RelativesGeorge Edgcumbe (grandfather)
John Hobart (grandfather)
Emma Cust (sister)
Ernest Edgcumbe (brother)
George Edgcumbe (brother)
John Hobart (grandfather)
Emma Cust (sister)
Ernest Edgcumbe (brother)
George Edgcumbe (brother)
William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort | |
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| Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel | |
| In office 1816-1818 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1794 |
| Died | 29 October 1818 (aged 23) |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | George Edgcumbe (grandfather) John Hobart (grandfather) Emma Cust (sister) Ernest Edgcumbe (brother) George Edgcumbe (brother) |
Background
Valletort was the eldest son of Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, and Lady Sophia, daughter of John Hobart, 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire.[1]
Political career
Valletort was elected Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel in 1816, a seat he held until 1818.[2] He unsuccessfully contested Fowey in June 1818. However, in March 1819, four months after his death, he was successfully returned on petition.[3]