George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland
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George Granville Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland KG
(8 August 1786 – 22 February 1861), styled Viscount Trentham until 1803, Earl Gower between 1803 and 1833 and Marquess of Stafford in 1833, was a British peer.
and his wife Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland
. His father died in 1833 only six months after being created Duke of Sutherland
by King William IV of the United Kingdom for his support of the Reform Act 1832
, and so this new title devolved on his eldest son. His mother, who was 19th Countess of Sutherland in her own right died in 1839 and so her ancient Scottish title passed to George who also became 20th Earl of Sutherland
and these two titles became united in the same person until 1963.
It was the 2nd Duke who assumed the additional surname of Sutherland so that his family name became Sutherland-Leveson-Gower.
was employed by the Duke to make vast alterations to Dunrobin Castle
, Barry transformed the place into the 189 room ducal palace which we see today. In additiion to Dunrobin the Duke also had Barry completely remodel his Staffordshire
seat of Trentham Hall, Cliveden House in Buckinghamshire
and the family's London Townhouse, Stafford House was the most valuable private home in the whole of London.
He is buried at St George’s Church Cemetery, Telford
Shropshire
.
, daughter of George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle
, on 28 May 1823. They had eleven children:
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
(8 August 1786 – 22 February 1861), styled Viscount Trentham until 1803, Earl Gower between 1803 and 1833 and Marquess of Stafford in 1833, was a British peer.
Background
Sutherland was the eldest son of George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of SutherlandGeorge Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland
George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland KG, PC , known as Viscount Trentham from 1758 to 1786, as Earl Gower from 1786 to 1803 and as The Marquess of Stafford from 1803 to 1833, was a British politician, diplomat, landowner and patron of the arts. He is estimated to have been the...
and his wife Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland
Elizabeth Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland
Elizabeth Sutherland Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland , also suo jure 19th Countess of Sutherland, was a Scottish peeress, best remembered for her involvement in the Highland Clearances....
. His father died in 1833 only six months after being created Duke of Sutherland
Duke of Sutherland
Duke of Sutherland, derived from Sutherland in Scotland, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom held by the head of the Leveson-Gower family. It was created by William IV in 1833 for George Leveson-Gower, 2nd Marquess of Stafford...
by King William IV of the United Kingdom for his support of the Reform Act 1832
Reform Act 1832
The Representation of the People Act 1832 was an Act of Parliament that introduced wide-ranging changes to the electoral system of England and Wales...
, and so this new title devolved on his eldest son. His mother, who was 19th Countess of Sutherland in her own right died in 1839 and so her ancient Scottish title passed to George who also became 20th Earl of Sutherland
Earl of Sutherland
Earl of Sutherland is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created circa 1230 for William de Moravia. The Earl of Sutherland is also the Chief of Clan Sutherland...
and these two titles became united in the same person until 1963.
It was the 2nd Duke who assumed the additional surname of Sutherland so that his family name became Sutherland-Leveson-Gower.
Building projects
Sutherland was partially deaf and therefore decided not to play a very active part in politics which was the path well worn by his contemporary peers. Instead he expended his energies by spending some of his vast wealth which he inherited from his father on improving his homes. In 1845 Sir Charles BarryCharles Barry
Sir Charles Barry FRS was an English architect, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster in London during the mid-19th century, but also responsible for numerous other buildings and gardens.- Background and training :Born on 23 May 1795 in Bridge Street, Westminster...
was employed by the Duke to make vast alterations to Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle is a stately home in Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland. It is the seat of the Countess of Sutherland and the Clan Sutherland. It is located north of Golspie, and approximately south of Brora, on the Dornoch Firth close to the A9 road. Nearby Dunrobin Castle railway...
, Barry transformed the place into the 189 room ducal palace which we see today. In additiion to Dunrobin the Duke also had Barry completely remodel his Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. Part of the National Forest lies within its borders...
seat of Trentham Hall, Cliveden House in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. The county town is Aylesbury, the largest town in the ceremonial county is Milton Keynes and largest town in the non-metropolitan county is High Wycombe....
and the family's London Townhouse, Stafford House was the most valuable private home in the whole of London.
He is buried at St George’s Church Cemetery, Telford
Telford
Telford is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, approximately east of Shrewsbury, and west of Birmingham...
Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
.
Family
Sutherland married Lady Harriet Elizabeth Georgiana HowardHarriet Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland
Harriet Elizabeth Georgiana Howard was born Lady Harriet Howard, daughter of the 6th Earl of Carlisle and his wife Lady Georgiana Cavendish, who was a daughter of the famous Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. On 18 May 1823 Harriet married Earl Gower, eldest son of the 2nd Marquess of Stafford, and...
, daughter of George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle
George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle
George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle KG, PC, FRS , styled Viscount Morpeth until 1825, was a British statesman...
, on 28 May 1823. They had eleven children:
- Lady Elizabeth GeorgianaElizabeth Campbell, Duchess of ArgyllLady Elizabeth Georgiana Leveson-Gower CI VA was the eldest daughter of the 2nd Duke of Sutherland by his wife Harriet Elizabeth Georgiana Howard. She was married on the 31 July 1844 to George Douglas Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, the eldest son of the 7th Duke of Argyll...
(30 May 1824–25 May 1878), married George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll and had issue. - Lady Evelyn (08 August 1825–1869), married Charles Stuart, 12th Lord BlantyreCharles Stuart, 12th Lord BlantyreCharles Walter Stuart, 12th Lord Blantyre DL , styled Master of Blantyre from birth until 1830, was a Scottish politician and landowner with ....
- Lady Caroline Leveson-Gower (15 April 1827–1887), married Charles FitzGerald, 4th Duke of LeinsterCharles FitzGerald, 4th Duke of LeinsterCharles William FitzGerald, 4th Duke of Leinster PC , styled Marquess of Kildare until 1874, was an Irish peer and politician.-Background:...
and had issue. - Lord George Granville WilliamGeorge Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 3rd Duke of SutherlandGeorge Granville William Sutherland Leveson-Gower, 3rd Duke of Sutherland , styled Viscount Trentham until 1833, Earl Gower in 1833 and Marquess of Stafford between 1833 and 1861, was a British politician.-Background:Sutherland was the son of George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland...
(19 December 1828–22 September 1892) - Lady Blanche Julia Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (26 June 1830-24 February 1832)
- Lord Frederick George (11 November 1832–06 October 1854)
- Lady Constance Gertrude (16 June 1834-1880), married Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of WestminsterHugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of WestminsterHugh Lupus Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster KG, PC, JP , styled Viscount Belgrave between 1831 and 1845 and Earl Grosvenor between 1845 and 1869 and known as the 3rd Marquess of Westminster between 1869 and 1874, was an English landowner, politician and racehorse owner.He inherited the estate of...
and had issue. - Lady Victoria Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (16 May 1838-19 June 1839)
- Lord Albert (21 Nov 1843–1874), married Grace Abdy, daughter of Sir Thomas Neville Abdy, 1st Baronet and had issue, including Frederick Neville Sutherland Leveson-Gower.
- Lord Ronald Charles Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (02 August 1845–09 March 1916), died unmarried.
- Lady Alexandrina Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (03 Feb 1848-21 June 1849)
External links
- http://www.william1.co.uk/w162.htm