Wikipedia:
Richard Grosvenor, 1st Earl Grosvenor |
For other persons named Richard Grosvenor, see Richard Grosvenor
(disambiguation).
Richard Grosvenor, 1st Earl Grosvenor (June 18 1731–August 5 1802) was the son of Sir Robert Grosvenor, 6th Baronet.
He married Henrietta Vernon, granddaughter of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, on 19 July 1764. They had one son:
- Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster (1767–1845)
In 1762, Richard Grosvenor registered what became his famous orange Thoroughbred horse racing colours. Shortly thereafter, he established Eaton Stud at Eaton Hall.
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by (new creation) |
Earl Grosvenor 1784–1802 |
Succeeded by Robert Grosvenor |
| Preceded by (new creation) |
Baron Grosvenor 1761–1802 |
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| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by Robert Grosvenor |
Baronet (of Eaton) 1755–1802 |
Succeeded by Robert Grosvenor |
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