George Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds
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George William Frederick Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds KG (July 21, 1775 – July 10, 1838) was the son of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds and his first wife, Amelia.
He was styled Earl of Danby until 1789, and Marquess of Carmarthen from 1789 until 1799.
He married Lady Charlotte Townshend, daughter of George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, on 17 August 1797. They had three children:
- Francis Godolphin Osborne, later 7th Duke of Leeds (1798–1859)
- Lady Charlotte Mary Anne Georgiana Osborne (c.1806–1836), married Sackville Lane-Fox, grandson of George Pitt, 1st Baron Rivers and had issue.
- Lord Conyers George Thomas William Osborne (1812–1831), died young.[1]
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| Preceded by The Duke of Dorset |
Master of the Horse 1827–1830 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Albemarle |
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| Preceded by The Earl Fauconberg |
Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire 1802–1838 |
Succeeded by Lord Dundas |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Francis Osborne |
Duke of Leeds 1799–1838 |
Succeeded by Francis D'Arcy-Osborne |
| Preceded by Amelia Osborne |
Baron Darcy de Knayth and Conyers 1784–1838 |
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