Background
He was born the only son of George Furnese, an East India factor.
He was born the only son of George Furnese, an East India factor.
He entered Parliament as Member of Parliament for Dover, Kent from 1720 to 1734 and Morpeth, Northumberland from 1738 to 1741. He then represented New Romney from 1741 until his death. He served as Secretary to the Treasury from July–December 1742 and as Lord of the Treasury from 1755 until his death.
6th Parliament of Great Britain. 7th Parliament of Great Britain. 8th Parliament of Great Britain.
5th Parliament of Great Britain.
