John Whitwell, 4th Baron Howard de Walden
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John Griffin Whitwell, 4th Baron Howard de Walden, 1st Baron Braybrooke, KB (March 13, 1719 – May 25, 1797) was a British nobleman and soldier.
Born at Oundle, Northamptonshire, England, Whitwell married Anna Maria Schutz in 1748. The Barony of Howard de Walden was called out of abeyance in his favor on August 3, 1784, after which he changed his name to John Griffin Griffin. He was additionally created 1st Baron Braybrooke in 1788. He was made a field marshal on July 30, 1796. Among others, he had commanded the 1st Horse Grenadier Guards (a cavalry regiment). He died at Audley End.
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl Waldegrave |
Lord Lieutenant of Essex 1784–1797 |
Succeeded by The Lord Braybrooke |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by James Howard |
Baron Howard de Walden 1784–1797 |
Succeeded by Frederick Hervey |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
Baron Braybrooke 1788–1797 |
Succeeded by Richard Griffin |
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