Arthur Stanhope

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Arthur Stanhope born 1617, died 1677 son of Philip Stanhope, 1st Earl of Chesterfield. He was born at Shelford, the family seat. He was a young man, when the English Civil War started. His three older brothers, were killed or died of wounds during the civil war. After the civil war, he started on the rebuilding of Shelford, which was badly damanged, during the fighting. When he was just a young man he stood for election to Parliament, with his uncle and friend John Hutchinson (Colonel). He won the election with ease. He was a humble man, serving the city of Nottingham with care.

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• Philip Stanhope born 1653, died 1670
• Henry Stanhope born 1654, died 1665
• Charles Stanhope born 1655, died 1712
• Catherine Stanhope born 1657, died 1705