Background
He was born the eldest surviving son of William Stanhope of Linby, Nottinghamshire by Anne, the daughter of Sir Bassingbourne Gawdy of West Harling, Norfolk.
He was born the eldest surviving son of William Stanhope of Linby, Nottinghamshire by Anne, the daughter of Sir Bassingbourne Gawdy of West Harling, Norfolk.
He succeeded his father (who had been Member of Parliament for Nottingham in the Long Parliament) on his death in 1681, inheriting a seat at Shelford, Nottinghamshire and was knighted in 1683. He was a Captain in the Earl of Chesterfield’s Foot in 1667. He was Gentleman Usher to Queen Catherine of Braganza by 1665-?85 and Groom of the Chamber in ?1685-1689.
He was elected Member of Parliament for Nottingham in 1685.
He died aged 76 and was buried at Shelford.
He was a Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Nottingham from 1685 to 1689.