Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond
| The Duke of Richmond | |
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| Born |
18 May 1701 Goodwood, Sussex, England |
| Died | 8 August 1750 (aged 49) Godalming, Surrey, England |
| Title |
Duke of Richmond Duke of Lennox Duke of Aubigny |
| Tenure | 27 May 1723 – 8 August 1750 |
| Other titles | 2nd Duke of Lennox 2nd Duke of Aubigny (France) 2nd Earl of March 2nd Earl of Darnley 2nd Baron Settrington 2nd Lord Torbolton Hereditary Constable of Inverness Castle |
| Successor | Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Cadogan |
| Issue |
Georgiana Carolina Lennox Emilia Mary Lennox Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke Lord George Lennox Louisa Augusta Lennox Sarah Lennox Cecilia Lennox |
| Parents |
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond Anne Brudenell |
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond | |
| Born |
18 May 1701 Goodwood, West Sussex, England |
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| Died | 8 August 1750 (aged 49) Godalming, Surrey, England |
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| Batting style | unknown hand | |
| Bowling style | underarm | |
| Role | patron and team captain | |
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| Years | Team | |
| c. 1720 to c. 1750 |
Sussex | |
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| Source: John Marshall, 17 July 2009 | ||
Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond, 2nd Duke of Lennox, 2nd Duke of Aubigny KG, KB, PC, FRS (18 May 1701 – 8 August 1750) was the son of Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, and a grandson of King Charles II. He held a number of posts in connection with his high office but is best remembered for his patronage of cricket. He has been described as the most important of the sport's early patrons and did much to help its evolution from village cricket to important match status.
Lennox was styled Earl of March from his birth in 1701 as heir to his father's dukedom. He also inherited his father's love of sports, particularly cricket. He had a serious accident at the age of 12 when he was thrown from a horse during a hunt, but he recovered and it did not deter him from horsemanship.
March entered into an arranged marriage in December 1719 when he was still only 18 and his bride, Lady Sarah Cadogan, was just 13 in order to use Lady Sarah's large dowry to pay his considerable debts. They were married at The Hague.
In 1722, March became Member of Parliament for Chichester as first member with Sir Thomas Miller as his second. He gave up his seat after his father died in May 1723 and he succeeded to the title of 2nd Duke of Richmond. A feature of Richmond's career was the support he received from his wife Sarah, her interest being evident in surviving letters. Their marriage was a great success, especially by Georgian standards.
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