Edmond Wodehouse (1784–1855)
Edmund Wodehouse (26 July 1784 – 21 August 1855), was a British politician.
Background
Wodehouse was the son of Thomas Wodehouse, younger son of Sir Armine Wodehouse, 5th Baronet and brother of John Wodehouse, 1st Baron Wodehouse. His mother was Sarah, daughter of Pryse Campbell.
Political career
Wodehouse entered Parliament as one of two representatives for Norfolk in 1817, a seat he held until 1830. Between 1835 and 1855 he was a Tory Member of Parliament (MP) for Norfolk East.
Family
Wodehouse married his first cousin, Lucy, daughter of Reverend Philip Wodehouse, in 1809. They had several children, including Sir Philip Wodehouse and General Edmund Wodehouse. She died in June 1829. Wodehouse remained a widower until his death in August 1855, aged 76.
See also
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Edmond Wodehouse
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Edmond Wodehouse 1835 - 1855
- Edmond Wodehouse at Find a Grave (as Edmund Wodehouse; marker correct)
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Jacob Astley, Bt Thomas Coke |
Member of Parliament for Norfolk 1817–1830 With: Thomas Coke |
Succeeded by Thomas Coke Sir William ffolkes, Bt |
| Preceded by William Howe Windham Hon. George Keppel |
Member of Parliament for Norfolk East 1835–1855 With: Lord Walpole 1835–1837 Henry Negus Burroughes 1837–1855 |
Succeeded by Henry Negus Burroughes Sir Henry Stracey, Bt |
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