Background
He was the son of Ferdinando Hastings, 6th Earl of Huntingdon, born in the 27th year of his parents" marriage, and became Earl of Huntingdon on 13 February 1656 on his father"s death.
He was the son of Ferdinando Hastings, 6th Earl of Huntingdon, born in the 27th year of his parents" marriage, and became Earl of Huntingdon on 13 February 1656 on his father"s death.
She died 24th December 1688. Hastings initially showed some animus toward Roman Catholics and a sympathy for the Duke of Monmouth, but he later reconciled to King James II, who appointed him to several positions. After the Glorious Revolution, he remained in England but was hostile to William III.