Lewis Watson, 2nd Earl of Rockingham

Lewis Watson, 2nd Earl of Rockingham (c. 1714 – 4 November 1745)[1] was a British peer, styled Viscount Sondes from 1722 to 1724.

He inherited the earldom from his grandfather, Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham, in 1724. He was Lord Lieutenant of Kent from 1737. He died childless and was succeeded by his brother, Thomas.

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Honorary titles
Preceded by
The Earl of Leicester
Lord Lieutenant of Kent
1737–1745
Succeeded by
The Duke of Dorset
Peerage of Great Britain
Preceded by
Lewis Watson
Earl of Rockingham
1724–1745
Succeeded by
Thomas Watson