James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan
James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan (20 April 1725 – 24 February 1811), styled The Honourable James Brudenell until 1780 and known as The Lord Brudenell between 1780 and 1790, was a British courtier and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1754 to 1780, when he was raised to the peerage as Baron Brudenell.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Cardigan | |
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The Earl of Cardigan | |
| Keeper of the Privy Purse | |
| In office 1773–1812 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Sir William Breton |
| Succeeded by | John McMahon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1725 London, England |
| Died | 24 February 1811 (aged 85) Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Hon. Anne Legge (died 1786) (2) Lady Elizabeth Waldegrave (1758–1823) |
| Parent(s) | George Brudenell, 3rd Earl of Cardigan Lady Elizabeth Bruce |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
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