Background
In 1700, he succeeded his father Bennet as Baron Sherard, of Leitrim, and shortly thereafter as Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, and was made deputy lieutenant of Lincolnshire the same year.
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Bennet Harborough
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Career
He held these offices until his dismissal in 1712. From 1701 to 1702, he was Member of Parliament for Leicestershire, and was returned for Rutland in 1713. He held that seat until 19 October 1714, when he was created Baron Sherard, of Harborough, in the Peerage of Great Britain, and entered the House of Lords.
In 1715, he was reappointed to the Lord-Lieutenancy of Rutland, which he held until his death.
He was created Viscount Sherard on 31 October 1718 and Earl of Harborough on 8 May 1719.
Membership
4th Parliament of Great Britain.
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October 16, 1732 (aged 57) -
Nationality
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Political Party
Tories