Background
A member of the Old Durham branch of the Tempest family, Tempest was born in Sherburn, Durham, the son of John Tempest of Wynyard (1710–1776) and Frances Shuttleworth.
A member of the Old Durham branch of the Tempest family, Tempest was born in Sherburn, Durham, the son of John Tempest of Wynyard (1710–1776) and Frances Shuttleworth.
His family"s extensive landed interests including the manors of Wynyard, The Isle, Kelloe, Old Durham and Rainton made him one of the largest shippers of coal via Sunderland in the late 18th century. He represented the City of Durham in the Parliaments of 1768, 1774, 1780, 1784 and 1790, and joined his fellow Durham Member of Parliament John Lambton in constantly opposing the administration of Lord North. Their only son, John Wharton Tempest (1772–1793) (the subject of a painting by George Romney), predeceased them as a result of a riding accident. of Long Newton upon condition that he assume the name and arms of Tempest.
Sir Henry Vane-Tempest Baronet for Durham City 17 October 1794 and was the ancestor of the Vane-Tempest-Stewarts, Earls Vane and Marquesses of Londonderry.
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