Background
DARTMOUTH, William Heneage Legge was born on May 6, 1851. Son of 5th Earl and Augusta, daughter of 5th Earl of Aylesford. Succeeded father 1891.
DARTMOUTH, William Heneage Legge was born on May 6, 1851. Son of 5th Earl and Augusta, daughter of 5th Earl of Aylesford. Succeeded father 1891.
Eton; Christ Church, tOxford.
Member of Parliament (Conservative) W. Kent, 1878-1885. Lewisham, 1885-1891; several years Conservative Whip in House of Commons. Vice-Chamberlain of the Household, 1885-1886,1886-1892. William Heneage Legge, P.C., Justice of the Peace; Baron Dartmouth, 1682; Viscount Lewisham, 1711; Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, 1891; Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons for Staffordshire since 1893.
Conservative.
Clubs: Carlton, Travellers’.
Heir: Viscount Lewisham .