Sir Robert Furnese, 2nd Baronet (1 August 1687-7 March 1733) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1708 to 1733.
Furnese was the son of Sir Henry Furnese, 1st Baronet, of Gunnersbury House, and his first wife Anne Brough, daughter of Robert Brough.[1]
In 1708 Furnese was elected MP for Truro and held the seat until 1710.[2] In 1710 he was elected MP for New Romney and held the seat until 1727.[3] He inherited the baronetcy on the death of his father in 1712. In 1727 he was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Kent and held the seat until his death aged 45 in 1733.[4]
Furnese lived at Waldershare, Kent.
Furnese was married three times. His first wife was Anne Ealam, daughter of Anthony Ealam, by whom he had a daughter Anne, who married the hon. John St. John. His second wife was the hon. Arabella Watson, daughter of Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham, by whom he had Henry who succeeded to his title and estates. Thirdly, he married Lady Anne Shirley, daughter of Robert Shirley, 1st Earl Ferrers, by whom he left an only surviving daughter Selina who married Edward Dering.[1]
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Brydges Henry Vincent |
Member of Parliament for Truro 1708-1710 With: Henry Vincent |
Succeeded by Hugh Boscawen Henry Vincent |
| Preceded by John Brewer Walter Whitfield |
Member of Parliament for New Romney 1710-1727 With: Walter Whitfield 1710-1713 Edward Watson 1713-1722 David Papillon 1722-1727 |
Succeeded by John Essington David Papillon |
| Preceded by Sir Edward Knatchbull, Bt Sir Thomas Twisden, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Kent 1727-1733 With: Sir Roger Meredith, Bt |
Succeeded by Sir Roger Meredith, Bt Sir Edward Dering, Bt |
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Henry Furnese |
Baronet (of Waldershare) 1712-1733 |
Succeeded by Henry Furnese |