John Fane, 9th Earl of Westmorland
John Fane, 9th Earl of Westmorland (5 May 1728 – 25 April 1774), known as Lord Burghersh until 1771, was an English peer and Member of Parliament.
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| Born | 5 May 1728 |
| Died | 25 April 1774 |
| Occupation(s) | English peer and Member of Parliament |
He was the eldest son of Thomas Fane, 8th Earl of Westmorland of Wormsley Park, Buckinghamshire and educated at Westminster School (1739–45). His younger brother was Henry Fane, MP.
He succeeded his father as MP for Lyme Regis from 1762 (passing the seat on to his brother Henry in 1771).
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