Background
Tufton was the second son of John Tufton, 2nd Earl of Thanet, by Lady Margaret, daughter of Richard Sackville, 3rd Earl of Dorset and Lady Anne Clifford.
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John Tufton
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Education
Eton College; The Queen"s College.
Career
Through his father he was a great-great-grandson of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. He was educated at Eton and Queen"s College, Oxford. Lord Thanet died unmarried in April 1680, aged 41.
He was also the hereditary High Sheriff of Westmorland from 1679 to 1680.
Membership
Habeas Corpus Parliament.
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Died
April 27, 1680 (aged 41)