Biography of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos 1673-1744

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On 21 Feb 1651 [his grandfather] John Brydges 2nd Baronet (age 27) died. His son [his father] James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 8) succeeded 3rd Baronet Brydges of Wilton in Herefordshire.

On 04 May 1664 [his father] James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 21) and [his mother] Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos (age 22) were married. She by marriage Lady Brydges of Wilton in Herefordshire.

On 06 Jan 1673 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos was born to James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 30) and Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos (age 30) at Dewsall, Herefordshire.

In 1676 William Brydges 7th Baron Chandos (age 55) died of smallpox with no male issue. His third cousin [his father] James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 33) succeeded 8th Baron Chandos of Sudeley. [his mother] Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos (age 33) by marriage Baroness Chandos of Sudeley.

Around 1677 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 3) educated at Westminster School [Map].

Around 1681 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 7) educated at New College, Oxford University.

In 1688 Francis Willoughby 1st Baronet (age 20) died unmarried. His brother [his future brother-in-law] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 15) succeeded 2nd Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton.

Before 1690. John Riley (age 43). Portrait of [his future wife] Mary Lake (age 21). Frequently described as 'Mary Lake Duchess of Chandos' Mary died two years before her husband James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 16) was created Duke on 19 Oct 1714.

Mary Lake: On 18 Jul 1668 she was born to Thomas Lake and Rebecca Langham. On 02 Feb 1695 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos and she were married. On 15 Sep 1712 Mary Lake died. She was buried at Chandos Mausoleum Church of St Lawrence Whitchurch Lane Little Stanmore.

On 09 Apr 1691 [his future brother-in-law] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 19) and Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton were married. She by marriage Baroness Willoughby Broke.

In 1694 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 20) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.

On 02 Feb 1695 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 22) and Mary Lake (age 26) were married.

In 1698 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 24) was elected MP Hereford.

On 15 Jan 1703 [his son] John Brydges was born to James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 30) and [his wife] Mary Lake (age 34).

On 01 Feb 1708 [his son] Henry Brydges 2nd Duke Chandos was born to James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 35) and [his wife] Mary Lake (age 39).

Harley's Dozen

On 01 Jan 1712 Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 46), on behalf of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer (age 50), created a number of new Baronies to balance power in Parliament, known as Harley's Dozen, ...

Allen Bathurst 1st Earl Bathurst (age 27) was created 1st Baron Bathurst.

Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury (age 29) by writ of acceleration 3rd Baron Bruce of Skelton in Yorkshire.

James Compton 5th Earl of Northampton (age 24) by writ of acceleration 6th Baron Compton of Compton in Warwickshire.

Thomas Foley 1st Baron Foley (age 38) was created 1st Baron Foley.

George Granville 1st Baron Lansdowne (age 45) was created 1st Baron Lansdowne of Bideford in Devon. Mary Villiers Baroness Lansdowne by marriage Baroness Lansdowne of Bideford in Devon.

George Henry Hay 8th Earl Kinnoull (age 22) was created 1st Baron Hay of Pedwardine in Herefordshire.

Thomas Mansel 1st Baron Mansel (age 44) was created 1st Baron Mansel of Margam. Martha Millington Baroness Mansel by marriage Baroness Mansel of Margam.

Samuel Masham 1st Baron Masham (age 33) was created 1st Baron Masham of Otes in Essex. Abigail Hill Baroness Masham (age 42) by marriage Baroness Masham of Otes in Essex.

Henry Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 48) was created 1st Baron Burton.

Thomas Trevor 1st Baron Trevor Bromham (age 53) was created 1st Baron Trevor Bromham.

[his future brother-in-law] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 39) was created 1st Baron Middleton. Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton by marriage Baroness Trevor Bromham, Baroness Middleton.

Thomas Windsor 1st Viscount Windsor (age 42) was created 1st Baron Mountjoy.

On 15 Sep 1712 [his wife] Mary Lake (age 44) died. She was buried at Chandos Mausoleum Church of St Lawrence Whitchurch Lane Little Stanmore.

On 04 Aug 1713 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 40) and Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 43) were married. They were half first cousins.

On 16 Oct 1714 [his father] James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos (age 72) died at Aconbury, Herefordshire. His son James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 41) succeeded 9th Baron Chandos of Sudeley, 4th Baronet Brydges of Wilton in Herefordshire. [his wife] Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 44) by marriage Baroness Chandos of Sudeley.

On 19 Oct 1714 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 41) was created 1st Earl Carnarvon, 1st Viscount Wilton. [his wife] Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 44) by marriage Countess Carnarvon.

In 1719 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 45) was created 1st Duke Chandos, 1st Marquess Carnarvon. [his wife] Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 48) by marriage Duchess Chandos.

On 26 May 1719 [his mother] Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos (age 77) died.

On 01 Sep 1724 [his son] John Brydges (age 21) and [his daughter-in-law] Catherine Tollemache were married. She the daughter of Lionel Tollemache 3rd Earl Dysart (age 75) and Grace Wilbraham Countess Dysart (age 63). He the son of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 51) and Mary Lake.

On 08 Apr 1727 [his son] John Brydges (age 24) died.

On 21 Dec 1728 [his son] Henry Brydges 2nd Duke Chandos (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Bruce (age 18) were married. She the daughter of Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury (age 46) and Anne Savile. He the son of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 55) and Mary Lake.

In 1729 [his brother-in-law] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 56) died. His son Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 36) succeeded 2nd Baron Middleton, 3rd Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton. Mary Edwards Baroness Middleton by marriage Baroness Middleton.

On 18 Apr 1736 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 63) and Lydia Catherine Van Hatten Duchess Chandos were married. She by marriage Duchess Chandos.

Royal Ancestors of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos 1673-1744

Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 13 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Philip "Bold" III King France

Ancestors of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos 1673-1744

Great x 4 Grandfather: Giles Brugge 6th Baron Chandos

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Brydges 1st Baron Chandos

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Baynham Baroness Chandos

Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Brydges 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Grey 9th Baron Grey of Wilton 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Baroness Chandos 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Florence Hastings Baroness Grey Wilton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Giles Brydges 1st Baronet 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hovell Carne

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Carne

Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Kemys

Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Carne 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Brydges 1st Baron Chandos

Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Brydges 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Baroness Chandos 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: John Brydges 2nd Baronet 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Scudamore of Holme Lacy 11 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Scudamore 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ursula Pakington

Great x 2 Grandfather: James Scudamore 13 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: James "The Younger" Croft

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elynor Croft

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Scudamore Lady Bridges 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Throckmorton of Tortworth

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Throckmorton of Tortworth

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Throckmorton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Berkeley 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Berkeley 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ann Reade

Father: James Brydges 8th Baron Chandos 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: Henry Barnard

Mother: Elizabeth Barnard Baroness Chandos