Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope, Earl of
- Biography
- Politician. Born 10 Nov 1755.Succeeded to his father's estates 1770 and the earldom 1773. Held a number of posts: lord lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (1781-2), ambassador to Spain (1783-7), master of the Royal Mint (1789-90), joint postmaster-general (1790-8), and master of the horse (1798-1804). Given the Garter 1805. Died 29 Aug 1815.
- Biography Date
- 1755-1815
- Biography References
- CERL; DNB;
Book List
1 Item Ordered by Owner, A to Z
| Owner (other form of name) | Book Title | Author | Publication Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, 5th Earl of (Philip Stanhope) | Opera quaedam reliqua | Simson, Robt. | Glasgow | 1776 |