Edward Radclyffe, 2nd Earl of Derwentwater
Edward Radclyffe, 2nd Earl of Derwentwater (1655 – 29 April 1705) was an English peer, styled Viscount Radclyffe from 1688 to 1695.
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Edward Radclyffe, 2nd Earl of Derwentwater (John Baptist Closterman, 1690s)
He inherited the earldom from his father, Francis Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Derwentwater in 1697. His mother was Catherine Fenwick, daughter of Sir William Fenwick. On 18 August 1687 he had married Lady Mary Tudor, the natural daughter of King Charles II.[1]
Their children were:[1]
- James Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater (1689–1716)
- Hon. Francis Radclyffe (2 February 1691 – 15 May 1715)
- Hon. Charles Radclyffe (1693–1746)
- Lady Mary Tudor Radclyffe (6 October 1697 – 16 March 1756)
The marriage was unhappy and the couple separated in 1700.
References
- Lundy, Darryl (2010-02-05). "thePeerage.com". Retrieved 2010-02-07.
| Peerage of England | ||
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| Preceded by Francis Radclyffe |
Earl of Derwentwater 1697–1705 |
Succeeded by James Radclyffe |
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