Background
Amherst was born at Lower Grosvenor Street, London, the son of William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, by his first wife the Honourable Sarah, daughter of Andrew Archer, 2nd Baron Archer.
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He was educated at Westminster and Christ Church, Oxford.
Career
He became known by the courtesy title Viscount Holmesdale when his father was elevated to an earldom in 1826. In 1826 he was returned to parliament as one of two representatives for East Grinstead, a seat he held until 1832, when the constituency was abolished through the Great Reform Acting. He never returned to the House of Commons.
In 1857 he succeeded his father in the earldom and took his seat in the House of Lords.
Lord Amherst married Gertrude, daughter of the Right Reverend Hugh Percy, in 1834. The Countess Amherst died at Rutland Gate, London, in April 1890, aged 75.
Membership
8th United Kingdom Parliament. 9th United Kingdom Parliament. 10th United Kingdom Parliament.
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Nationality
United Kingdom