Charles Gordon-Lennox, 5th Duke of Richmond and Lennox (1791-1860), Soldier and politician
Sitter in 29 portraits
When still Lord March he served as a very young officer on Wellington's staff. The duke valued his work and described him as 'the best fellow I ever saw '. March, like Fitzroy Somerset, was bright, energetic and aristocratic, a fine example of the gilded youths who adorned the duke's military family. March's parents, the 4th duke and duchess of Richmond, gave the famous ball in Brussels three days before the battle of Waterloo.
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Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex
Category
Armed Forces and Intelligence Services
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Soldiers
The Peninsular Wars and Waterloo portraits
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East Dunbartonshire
Yorkshire
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