Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue
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Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue (April 16, 1854–October 29, 1932) was a British peer, the son of Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue.
He married his cousin, Hon. Emily Ormsby-Gore, daughter of William Ormsby-Gore, 2nd Baron Harlech, on 15 July 1886. They had three children:
- Hugh William Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue (1888–1958)
- Geoffrey Faithful Fortescue (1891–1900), died young.
- Denzil George Fortescue, 6th Earl Fortescue (1893–1977)
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: William Massey |
Member of Parliament for Tiverton 1881–1885 |
Succeeded by: representation reduced |
| Preceded by: Lord Arthur Russell |
Member of Parliament for Tavistock 1885–1892 |
Succeeded by: Hugh Luttrell |
| Honorary Titles | ||
| Preceded by: The Lord Clinton |
Lord Lieutenant of Devon 1904–1928 |
Succeeded by: The Lord Mildmay of Flete |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by: Hugh Fortescue |
Earl Fortescue 1905–1932 |
Succeeded by: Hugh Fortescue |
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