George William Frederick Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds, (21 July 1775 – 10 July 1838), styled Earl of Danby until 1789 and Marquess of Carmarthen from 1789 to 1799, was a British peer and politician. He served as

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between 1827 and 1830. He also was Governor of Scilly.

Background

Leeds was born in

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, the eldest son of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds, and his first wife, Amelia, Baroness Darcy de Knayth, daughter of

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, was his younger brother. His parents divorced in 1779. In January 1784, aged eight, he succeeded as 13th

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and 10th

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on the early death of his mother. In 1799 he also succeeded his father in the dukedom of Leeds.thepeerage.com Sir George William Frederick Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds
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Political career

Leeds was appointed

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in 1802, a post he held until his death. In May 1827 he entered

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's government as

. He continued in this office under

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between August 1827 and January 1828 and under the

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between January 1828 and November 1830. He was sworn of the

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in 1827 and made a

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the same month.

Family

Charlotte Townshend (1776-1856), by Anne Mee nee Foldsone

Leeds married Lady Charlotte Townshend, daughter of George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, on 17 August 1797. They had three children: * Francis Godolphin Osborne, 7th Duke of Leeds (1798–1859) *Lady Charlotte Mary Anne Georgiana Osborne (c. 1806–1836), married

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and had issue. *Lord Conyers George Thomas William Osborne (1812–1831), died young. The Duke of Leeds died in

in July 1838, aged 62, and was buried in the Osborne family chapel at

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. He was succeeded in the dukedom by his eldest and only surviving son, Francis. The Duchess of Leeds died in July 1856, aged 80.

References

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