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George Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds

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George William Frederick Osborne, 6th Duke of Leeds KG (July 21 1775July 10 1838) was the son of Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds and his first wife, Amelia. He was styled Earl of Danby until 1789, and Marquess of Carmarthen from 1789 until 1799. He married Lady Charlotte Townshend, daughter of George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, on 17 August 1797. They had three children:

  • Francis Godolphin Osborne, later 7th Duke of Leeds (1798–1859)
  • Lady Charlotte Mary Anne Georgiana Osborne (c.1806–1836), married Sackville Lane-Fox, grandson of George Pitt, 1st Baron Rivers and had issue.
  • Lord Conyers Osborne (1812–1831), died young.
Political offices
Preceded by
The Duke of Dorset
Master of the Horse
1827–1830
Succeeded by
The Earl of Albemarle
Honorary titles
Preceded by
The Earl Fauconberg
Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire
1802–1838
Succeeded by
Lord Dundas
Peerage of England
Preceded by
Francis Osborne
Duke of Leeds
1799–1838
Succeeded by
Francis D'Arcy-Osborne
Preceded by
Amelia Osborne
Baron Darcy de Knayth and Conyers
1784–1838

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