George Godolphin Osborne, 8th Duke of Leeds
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Sir George Godolphin Osborne, 8th Duke of Leeds was the eldest son of the 1st Baron Godolphin and his wife, The Hon. Elizabeth Eden. The 6th Duke of Leeds was his uncle, and the 7th Duke of Leeds was his cousin.
When his father became Baron Osborne in 1832, George became known as The Hon. George Osborne. He then inherited his father's title in 1850, becoming the 2nd Baron Godolphin; therefore Lord Godolphin.
In 1859, he inherited the dukedom from his cousin, Francis, the 7th Duke of Leeds, becoming His Grace The Duke of Leeds.
[edit] Titles and peerages
- 8th Duke of Leeds = His Grace The Duke of Leeds
- 8th Marquess of Carmarthen = Lord Carmarthen
- 8th Earl of Danby = Lord Danby
- 8th Viscount Latimer of Danby = Lord Latimer
- 8th Viscount Osborne of Dunblane = Lord Oseborne
- 2nd Baron Godolphin = Lord Godolphin
- 8th Baron Osborne = Lord Osborne
- 9th Baronet of Kiveton = Sir George Osborne, Bt.
