Brydges, James, 3rd Duke of Chandos

Education

LL.D. 22.4.1782.

Birth/childhood

Born 16.12.1731 only son of Henry Brydges, 2nd Duke of Chandos and Mary Bruce (daughter of 4th Earl of Elgin).

Career

Succeeded his father 1771 [Duke of Chandos]. M.P. Winchester 1754 - 1761. Radnor 1761 - 1768 (Whig). [Politician]

Lord Steward of the Household 1783 to death [1783-29.9.1789].

Death

Died 29.9.1789 without a male heir and the Dukedom became extinct.

Sources

  • Peerage