Family and Education
b. 20 Apr. 1725, 2nd s. of George, 3rd Earl of Cardigan, by Lady Elizabeth Bruce, da. of Thomas, and Earl of Ailesbury. educ. Winchester 1736; Oriel, Oxf. 1743. m. (1) 24 Nov. 1760, Anne (d. 12 Jan. 1786), da. of George Legge, Visct. Lewisham, sis. of William, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, s.p.; (2) 18 Apr. 1791, Lady Elizabeth Waldegrave, da. of John, 3rd Earl Waldegrave, s.p. cr. Baron Brudenell 17 Oct. 1780; suc. bro, as 5th Earl of Cardigan 23 May 1790.
Offices Held
Deputy cofferer 1755 – 60; master of the robes to the Prince of Wales and to the King 1758 – 90; constable of Windsor castle 1791 – d.
Parlimentarian
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
BRUDENELL, Hon. James (1725-1811)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Religion
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