Thomas Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester
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Thomas William Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester KG
(26 December 1822–24 January 1909), known as Viscount Coke from 1837 to 1842, was a British peer.
Leicester was the son of Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester
, by his second wife Lady Anne Amelia Keppel. He succeeded in the earldom on his father's death in 1842. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk from 1846 to 1906 and was a member of the Council of the Duchy of Cornwall
and Keeper of the Privy Seal
. In 1873 he was made a Knight of the Garter
.
Lord Leicester married firstly, Juliana Whitbread (d. 1870), a granddaughter of Henry Trevor, 21st Baron Dacre
, on 20 April 1843. They had nine children:
Lord Leicester married secondly, Hon. Georgina Cavendish, daughter of William Cavendish, 2nd Baron Chesham
, on 26 August 1875. They had six children:
Lady Julia Coke was the ancestor of Princess Eugenie of York and Hon. Sir John Spencer Coke was the ancestor of her "partner", Jack Brooksbank, who are, therefore cousins. See www.genealogics.org or the first part and www.thepeerage.com for the second. Lord Leicester was descended legitimately from Edward III, via John of Gaunt, and illegitimately from Charles II.
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...
(26 December 1822–24 January 1909), known as Viscount Coke from 1837 to 1842, was a British peer.
Leicester was the son of Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester
Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (seventh creation)
Thomas William Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester , known as Coke of Norfolk, was a British politician and agricultural reformer. Born to Wenman Coke, Member of Parliament for Derby and his wife Elizabeth, Coke was educated at several schools, including Eton College, before undertaking a Grand Tour of...
, by his second wife Lady Anne Amelia Keppel. He succeeded in the earldom on his father's death in 1842. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk from 1846 to 1906 and was a member of the Council of the Duchy of Cornwall
Duchy of Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall is one of two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. The eldest son of the reigning British monarch inherits the duchy and title of Duke of Cornwall at the time of his birth, or of his parent's succession to the throne. If the monarch has no son, the...
and Keeper of the Privy Seal
Privy Seal
A privy seal refers to the personal seal of a reigning monarch, used for the purpose of authenticating official government document.-Privy Seal of England:The Privy Seal of England can be traced back to the reign of King John...
. In 1873 he was made a Knight of the Garter
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...
.
Lord Leicester married firstly, Juliana Whitbread (d. 1870), a granddaughter of Henry Trevor, 21st Baron Dacre
Henry Trevor, 21st Baron Dacre
Henry Otway Trevor, 21st Baron Dacre, CB was a British peer and soldier.Born Henry Otway Brand, he was the second son of Thomas Brand and the 19th Baroness Dacre. In 1806, he married Pyne Crosbie and they had six children:*Hon...
, on 20 April 1843. They had nine children:
- Lady Julia Coke (1844–1931), married Mervyn Wingfield, 7th Viscount PowerscourtMervyn Wingfield, 7th Viscount PowerscourtMervyn Wingfield, 7th Viscount Powerscourt KP PC was an Irish peer. He became Viscount Powerscourt in 1844 on the death of his father Richard Wingfield, 6th Viscount Powerscourt....
and had issue. - Lady Anne Coke (1845–1876), married Maj.-Gen. Edmund Manningham-Buller, son of Sir Edward Manningham-Buller, 1st BaronetSir Edward Manningham-Buller, 1st BaronetSir Edward Manningham-Buller, 1st Baronet was a politician in the United Kingdom. He was for Member of Parliament for North Staffordshire from 1833 to 1841, for Stafford from 1841 to 1847, and for North Staffordshire again from 1865 to 1874.He was made a Baronet in 1866, of Dilhorne, in the...
and had issue. - Lady Gertrude Coke (1847–1943), married Charles Murray, 7th Earl of DunmoreCharles Murray, 7th Earl of DunmoreCharles Adolphus Murray, 7th Earl of Dunmore VD , styled Viscount Fincastle from birth until 1845, was a Scottish peer and Conservative politician.-Background:...
and had issue. - Thomas William Coke, 3rd Earl of LeicesterThomas Coke, 3rd Earl of LeicesterThomas William Coke, 3rd Earl of Leicester GCVO, CMG, TD , known as Viscount Coke until 1909, was a British peer and soldier....
(1848–1941) - Lady Mary Coke (1849–1929), married William Legge, 6th Earl of DartmouthWilliam Legge, 6th Earl of DartmouthWilliam Heneage Legge, 6th Earl of Dartmouth GCVO, KCB, PC, VD, TD, JP , styled Viscount Lewisham between 1853 and 1891, was a British peer and Conservative politician...
and had issue. - Lady Winifred Coke (1851–1940), married Robert Clements, 4th Earl of Leitrim and had issue.
- Lady Margaret Coke (1852–1922), married Henry Strutt, 2nd Baron BelperHenry Strutt, 2nd Baron BelperHenry Strutt, 2nd Baron Belper PC, JP, DL , styled The Honourable Henry Strutt between 1856 and 1880, was a British businessman, courtier and politician...
and had issue. - Lady Mildred Coke (1854–1941), married Thomas Anson, 3rd Earl of Lichfield and had issue.
- Lt.-Col. Wenman Coke (1855–1931), died unmarried.
Lord Leicester married secondly, Hon. Georgina Cavendish, daughter of William Cavendish, 2nd Baron Chesham
William Cavendish, 2nd Baron Chesham
William George Cavendish, 2nd Baron Chesham was a British Liberal politician.A member of the Cavendish family headed by the Duke of Devonshire, Chesham was the son of Charles Compton Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham and Lady Catherine Susan Gordon, daughter of George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntly...
, on 26 August 1875. They had six children:
- Major Hon. Richard Coke (1876–1964), married Hon. Doreen O'Brian, daughter of Edward O'Brien, 14th Baron of Inchiquin and had issue.
- Lt.-Col. Hon. Edward Coke (1879–1944), died unmarried.
- Hon. Sir John Spencer Coke (1880–1957), married Hon. Dorothy Lawson, daughter of Harry Lawson, 1st Viscount Burnham and had issue.
- Captain Hon. Reginald Coke (1883–1969), married Katherine Ryder, granddaughter of Henry Ryder, 4th Earl of HarrowbyHenry Ryder, 4th Earl of HarrowbyHenry Dudley Ryder, 4th Earl of Harrowby , was briefly a British peer, succeeding his brother as Earl of Harrowby on 26 March 1900, and dying nine months later....
and had issue. - Commander Hon. Lovel William Coke (1893–1966), died unmarried.
- Mabel Coke (c. 1895–1967), married James Luddington.
Lady Julia Coke was the ancestor of Princess Eugenie of York and Hon. Sir John Spencer Coke was the ancestor of her "partner", Jack Brooksbank, who are, therefore cousins. See www.genealogics.org or the first part and www.thepeerage.com for the second. Lord Leicester was descended legitimately from Edward III, via John of Gaunt, and illegitimately from Charles II.