George Cholmondeley, 2nd Earl
of Cholmondeley, (1666-1733)
Born circa 1666
Died 7 May 1733 Whitehall
Buried Malpas
Married circa 1701
Anna Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh, daughter of Aelbert van
Ruytenburgh and Wilhelmina Anna van Nassau
Died 16 January 1722 London
Buried Malpas
He was educated at Westminster school and, on 2 September 1680, matriculated
at Oxford. In 1680 he was also admitted to the Inner Temple. Like his brother,
he supported the Prince of Orange, joining the northern rebels in 1688.
He was in command at the battle of the Boyne and later on distinguished
himself at Steinkirk. From 1691 till 1702 he was Groom of the Bedchamber.
About 1701 he married Anna Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh, a relative of
King William III, and they produced three sons. She was naturalised by
Act of Parliament on 21 January 1704. On 12 April 1715 he was created Baron
Newborough and, on 10 July 1716, Baron Newburgh. When in 1725 his elder
brother died, he succeeded to all his dignities and became 2nd Earl of
Cholmondeley.
He was appointed Lord Lieutenant and Vice-Admiral of Cheshire and Lord
Lieutenant of North Wales (1725-1733); Governor of Hull (1725-1732); Governor
of Guernsey from October 1732 until he died at Whitehall on 7 May 1733.
Source: Leo van de Pas
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