George Venables-Vernon, 5th Baron Vernon
George John Warren Venables-Vernon, 5th Baron Vernon (22 June 1803 – 31 May 1866), was a British politician. He was one of the last members of parliament for Derbyshire and the first for South Derbyshire. Vernon had a lifetime enthusiasm for Italian literature, particularly Dante after visiting Italy as a child. Vernon county is named after him in Australia.
The Right Honourable The Lord Vernon | |
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1861 lithograph of Vernon | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1803 Stapleford Hall, Nottinghamshire |
| Died | 31 May 1866 (aged 62) Sudbury Hall |
| Spouse | Isabella Caroline |
| Children | 5, including William Warren |
| Parent(s) | George Charles Vernon Frances Maria Warren |
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