Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley
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Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley, FSA
(21 January 1750 – 21 October 1830) was a British
peer
, known as Lord Algernon Percy from 1766–86.
Born Algernon Smithson, he was the second son of the 1st Duke of Northumberland
(of the third creation) and his wife, Elizabeth
and was educated at Eton
. In 1774, he was elected MP
for Northumberland
and a year later, he married Isabella Burrell, a sister of the future 1st Baron Gwydyr
. Their surviving children were:
He was elected MP for both Northumberland and Bere Alston
in 1780, and chose to continue sitting for Northumberland. In 1786, he left the Commons
when he inherited his father's barony of Lovaine
(a title which was created for his father with a special remainder to pass to Algernon as a second son) and was promoted in the Peerage as Earl of Beverley in 1790. On his death in 1830, his titles passed to his eldest son, George, who later inherited the dukedom of Northumberland
from his cousin, the 4th Duke
, in 1865.
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(21 January 1750 – 21 October 1830) was a British
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peer
Peerage
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, known as Lord Algernon Percy from 1766–86.
Born Algernon Smithson, he was the second son of the 1st Duke of Northumberland
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland
Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, KG, PC was an Engish peer, landowner and art patron.He was born Hugh Smithson, the son of Langdale Smithson and grandson of Sir Hugh Smithson, 3rd Baronet from whom he inherited the baronetcy in 1733...
(of the third creation) and his wife, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Percy, Duchess of Northumberland
Elizabeth Percy, née Seymour, Duchess of Northumberland, heiress to the earldom of Northumberland and 2nd Baroness Percy was a British peeress....
and was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
. In 1774, he was elected MP
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Northumberland
Northumberland (UK Parliament constituency)
Northumberland, was a County constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1832. It was represented by two Members of Parliament.The constituency was split into two...
and a year later, he married Isabella Burrell, a sister of the future 1st Baron Gwydyr
Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr
Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr PC featured in English politics at the end of the 18th century but he was best known for his involvement in cricket, particularly his part in the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787...
. Their surviving children were:
- George, later 5th Duke of NorthumberlandGeorge Percy, 5th Duke of NorthumberlandGeorge Percy, 5th Duke of Northumberland PC , styled Lord Lovaine between 1790 and 1830 and known as The Earl of Beverley between 1830 and 1865, was a British Tory politician. He served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard under Sir Robert Peel between 1842 and 1846...
(1778–1867) - Hon. AlgernonAlgernon Percy (diplomat)Hon. Algernon Percy , was the son of Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley and Isabella Burrell, and a diplomat, the Minister Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Cantons, succeeding Charles Richard Vaughan.-References:...
(1779–1833), diplomat. - Hon. HughHugh Percy (bishop)Hugh Percy was a British churchman, bishop of Rochester and bishop of Carlisle.-Life:He was the third son of Algernon Percy, 1st Earl of Beverley, by Isabella Susannah, second daughter of Peter Burrell and sister of Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr, and was born in London...
(1784–1856), later Bishop of RochesterBishop of RochesterThe Bishop of Rochester is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Rochester in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers the west of the county of Kent and is centred in the city of Rochester where the bishop's seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin...
and CarlisleBishop of CarlisleThe Bishop of Carlisle is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Carlisle in the Province of York.The diocese covers the County of Cumbria except for Alston Moor and the former Sedbergh Rural District...
. - Hon. Joseceline (1784–1856), naval commander.
- Hon. Henry (1785–1825), naval officer.
- Hon. William HenryWilliam Henry PercyWilliam Henry Percy was a Royal Navy officer.-Family:...
(1788–1855), politician and naval commander. - Hon. Francis John (1790–1812), army officer.
- Lord Charles (1794–1870), granted, with his sister, Emily, the rank of a duke's daughter/younger son in 1865.
- Lady Charlotte (d. 1862), married the 3rd Earl of AshburnhamGeorge Ashburnham, 3rd Earl of AshburnhamGeorge Ashburnham, 3rd Earl of Ashburnham, KG, GCH, FSA was a British peer.He was the son of the 2nd Earl of Ashburnham and the former Elizabeth Crowley, being styled Viscount St Asaph from birth, and was baptised on 29 January 1761 at St George's, Hanover Square, London, with King George III, the...
and had issue. - Lady Emily Charlotte (d. 1877), married Andrew Mortimer Drummond.
He was elected MP for both Northumberland and Bere Alston
Bere Alston (UK Parliament constituency)
Bere Alston or Beeralston was a parliamentary borough in Devon, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1584 until 1832, when the constituency was abolished by the Great Reform Act as a rotten borough.-History:...
in 1780, and chose to continue sitting for Northumberland. In 1786, he left the Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
when he inherited his father's barony of Lovaine
Baron Lovaine
The title Baron Lovaine was created in the Peerage of Great Britain for the 1st Duke of Northumberland in 1784. The title was created with a special remainder to pass to his second son, Lord Algernon Percy, which it did so on the duke's death in 1786...
(a title which was created for his father with a special remainder to pass to Algernon as a second son) and was promoted in the Peerage as Earl of Beverley in 1790. On his death in 1830, his titles passed to his eldest son, George, who later inherited the dukedom of Northumberland
Duke of Northumberland
The Duke of Northumberland is a title in the peerage of Great Britain that has been created several times. Since the third creation in 1766, the title has belonged to the House of Percy , which held the title of Earl of Northumberland from 1377....
from his cousin, the 4th Duke
Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland
Admiral Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland KG, PC, FRS , styled Lord Algernon Percy until 1816 and known as The Lord Prudhoe between 1816 and 1847, was a British naval commander, explorer and Conservative politician.-Background:Northumberland was the younger son of General Hugh Percy, 2nd...
, in 1865.