Richard Grosvenor, 1st Earl Grosvenor
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Richard Grosvenor, 1st Earl Grosvenor (June 18, 1731–August 5, 1802) was the son of Sir Robert Grosvenor, 6th Baronet.
He married Henrietta Vernon, granddaughter of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, on 19 July 1764. They had one son:
- Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster (1767–1845)
In 1762, Richard Grosvenor registered what became his famous orange Thoroughbred horse racing colours. Shortly thereafter, he established Eaton Stud at Eaton Hall.
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by (new creation) |
Earl Grosvenor 1784–1802 |
Succeeded by Robert Grosvenor |
| Preceded by (new creation) |
Baron Grosvenor 1761–1802 |
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| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by Robert Grosvenor |
Baronet (of Eaton) 1755–1802 |
Succeeded by Robert Grosvenor |
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