Edward Stopford (British Army officer)
| Edward Stopford | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 September 1766 |
| Died | 14 September 1837 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
| Children | Edward Stopford Claremont |
| Parent(s) |
James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown Mary (née Powys) Stopford |
| Relatives |
James Stopford, 3rd Earl of Courtown (brother) Sir Robert Stopford (brother) |
Sir Edward Stopford GCB (28 September 1766 – 14 September 1837), was an Anglo-Irish soldier and politician.
Early life
Edward Stopford was born on 28 September 1766. He was the second son of James Stopford, 2nd Earl of Courtown, and his wife Mary (née Powys). James Stopford, 3rd Earl of Courtown, was his elder brother and Admiral the Hon. Sir Robert Stopford his younger brother.
Career
He served in the British Army and achieved the rank of Lieutenant-General.
In 1810, he succeeded his elder brother as Member of Parliament for Marlborough, a seat he held until 1818. He was honoured when he was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Colonel of the 41st Regiment of Foot from 1819 to his death.
Personal life
He never married, but he had an affair with a French actress, Mademoiselle Anaïs, with whom he had a son, Edward Stopford Claremont, who also became a British Army general.
Death
He died in September 1837, aged 70.
References
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
- Lundy, Darryl. "FAQ". The Peerage.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Mr Edward Stopford
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lord Bruce Viscount Stopford |
Member of Parliament for Marlborough 1810–1818 With: Lord Bruce 1810–1814 William Noel-Hill 1814–1818 |
Succeeded by John Wodehouse Lord Brudenell |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Josiah Champagné |
Colonel of the 41st Regiment of Foot 1819–1837 |
Succeeded by Sir Ralph Darling |