Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 5th Earl Fitzwilliam
1786–1857 (age 71)
Biography
Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, was born in 1786 into one of England's most noble and influential families. As a politician of considerable standing, he played an active role in the governance and affairs of the nation during a period of significant social and political change.
The Earl lived to the age of seventy-one, passing away in 1857 after a lifetime of service to his country and constituents. He was buried in the Church of St Mary the Virgin at Marholm, where his monument stands as a testament to his rank, influence, and the respect accorded to his memory by his contemporaries.