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.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Sir Jacob Astley, Bt
Thomas Coke
Member of Parliament for Norfolk
18171830
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
18351855
With: Lord Walpole 18351837
Henry Negus Burroughes 18371855
Succeeded by
Henry Negus Burroughes
Sir Henry Stracey, Bt
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