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His son, the seventh Earl, represented Nottinghamshire South in the House of Commons. He never married and was succeeded by his third cousin, the eighth Earl. He was grandson of Rear-Admiral John Stanhope, son of Ferdinand Stanhope, younger son of the aforementioned Reverend Michael Stanhope.
28 lip 2024 · Lord Chesterfield’s professional assistance came from a distant cousin, James Stanhope (1673 — 1721). General James Stanhope (1673 — 1721), 1st Earl Stanhope and first Prime Minister of Great Britain according to some counts.
25 sie 2007 · Influenced by his own neglect as a child, Lord Chesterfield began to write the letters to Philip, his illegitimate son by a Dutch governess, when the boy was only five years old. When Philip turned twenty-five, Lord Chesterfield’s godson (another Philip) was born.
He was the grandson of Charles Stanhope, younger brother of the aforementioned the Reverend Michael Stanhope and grandson of the Hon. Arthur, younger son of the first Earl of Chesterfield. His son, the second Baronet, assumed by Royal licence the additional surname of Scudamore in 1827.
This cousin (also named Philip) became the fifth Earl of Chesterfield in 1773 when Philip Stanhope passed away, aged 78 years old. His will caused some controversy, as he had left his two grandsons an annuity of £100 each and an inheritance of £10,000 held in trust.
Stanhope's youngest son, the Hon. Alexander Stanhope, was the father of James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope, while his half-brother Sir John Stanhope of Elvaston was the great-grandfather of William Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington.
XII: The Publication of Chesterfield's Letters to his Son - Volume 51 Issue 1. Skip to main content Accessibility help We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Close this message to accept cookies or find out how to manage your cookie settings.
