Background
Fortescue was the second son of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue, and Lady Susan, daughter of Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby.
Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom
Fortescue was the second son of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue, and Lady Susan, daughter of Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby.
Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Earl Fortescue and the Honorary Fortescue was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Barnstaple in 1847, a seat he held until 1852. He was also a Lieutenant-Colonel in the East Devon Militia.
15th United Kingdom Parliament.