Lewis Watson, 2nd Earl of Rockingham
Encyclopedia
Lewis Watson, 2nd Earl of Rockingham (c. 1714 – 4 November 1745) was a British peer
, styled Viscount Sondes from 1722 to 1724.
He inherited the earldom from his grandfather, Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham
, in 1724. He was Lord Lieutenant of Kent
from 1737. He died childless and was succeeded by his brother, Thomas
.
Peerage
The Peerage is a legal system of largely hereditary titles in the United Kingdom, which constitute the ranks of British nobility and is part of the British honours system...
, styled Viscount Sondes from 1722 to 1724.
He inherited the earldom from his grandfather, Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham
Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham
Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham was an English peer and politician.Rockingham was the eldest son of Edward Watson, 2nd Baron Rockingham and his wife, the former Lady Anne Wentworth, daughter of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford. In 1677, he married Lady Catherine Sondes, a daughter of...
, in 1724. He was Lord Lieutenant of Kent
Lord Lieutenant of Kent
This is a list of people who have served as Lord-Lieutenant of Kent. Since 1746, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Kent.-Lords Lieutenant of Kent:*Sir Thomas Cheney 1551–?*William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham 3 July 1585 – 6 March 1597...
from 1737. He died childless and was succeeded by his brother, Thomas
Thomas Watson, 3rd Earl of Rockingham
Thomas Watson, 3rd Earl of Rockingham was an English nobleman and politician. He served as Member of Parliament for Canterbury from 1741 until 1745 when he succeeded to the earldom. He died the next year at the age of thirty.-Titles from birth to death:*The Hon. Thomas Watson *The Hon. Thomas...
.