George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield
George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield, FRS (c. 1697 – 17 March 1764) was an English peer and astronomer.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Macclesfield | |
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Portrait by Benjamin Wilson | |
| 15th President of the Royal Society | |
| In office 1752–1764 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Folkes |
| Succeeded by | James Douglas |
| Teller of the Exchequer | |
| In office 1719–1763 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Torrington |
| Succeeded by | George Grenville |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 17 March 1764 |
| Children | 2 |
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