Charles Compton, 1st Marquess of Northampton
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Charles Compton, 1st Marquess of Northampton (24 March 1760 – 24 May 1828), known as Lord Compton from 1763 to 1796 and as the Earl of Northampton from 1796 to 1812, was a British peer and politician.
Northampton was the son of Spencer Compton, 8th Earl of Northampton, and his wife Jane (née Lawton). He was elected to the House of Commons for Northampton in 1784, a seat he held until 1796 when he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords. His cousin Spencer Perceval, later Prime Minister, replaced him as Member of Parliament for Northampton. Lord Northampton also served as Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire. In 1812 he was created Baron Wilmington, of Wilmington in the County of Sussex, Earl Compton, of Compton in the County of Warwick, and Marquess of Northampton.
Lord Northampton married Maria, daughter of Joshua Smith, in 1787. He died in May 1828, aged 68, and was succeeded in his titles by his son Spencer. Lady Northampton died in 1843.
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
- www.thepeerage.com
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Rodney The Lord Lucan |
Member of Parliament for Northampton with Fiennes Trotman 1784–1790 Edward Bouverie 1790–1796 1784 – 1796 |
Succeeded by Edward Bouverie Spencer Perceval |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Northampton |
Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire 1796 – 1828 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Westmorland |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| New creation | Marquess of Northampton 2nd creation 1812 – 1828 |
Succeeded by Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Spencer Compton |
Earl of Northampton 5th creation 1796 – 1828 |
Succeeded by Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton |
