Background
The eldest son of the 3rd Earl of Waldegrave, he was educated at Eton and was commissioned into the 3rd Foot Guards in 1768.
The eldest son of the 3rd Earl of Waldegrave, he was educated at Eton and was commissioned into the 3rd Foot Guards in 1768.
Eton College.
He purchased a Lieutenantcy in 1773. In 1778 he transferred to the Coldstream Guards as a Captain-Lieutenant and was soon a Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1779 he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant of the new 87th Regiment of Foot.
He inherited his father"s titles in 1784.
Lady Maria Wilhelmina Waldegrave (1783-1720 February 1805), married Nathaniel Micklethwaite. Had issue, a daughter, Charlotte.
George Waldegrave, 5th Earl Waldegrave (13 July 1784-1729 June 1794), died at the age of nine. Lieutenant-Colonel John Waldegrave, 6th Earl Waldegrave (31 July 1785-1728 September 1846), married Anne King, by whom he had issue.
Lieutenant Edward William Waldegrave (29 August 1787-1722 January 1809), drowned at sea
Vice-Admiral William Waldegrave, 8th Earl Waldegrave (27 October 1788-1724 October 1859), married firstly Elizabeth Whitbread, had issue.
Secondly Sarah Whitear.
14th Parliament of Great Britain. 16th Parliament of Great Britain.