George Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont
1751–1837 (age 86)
Biography
George Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont, was a landowner and farmer who played an important role in the agricultural and social life of his region. His estates and farming interests made him a significant figure in the countryside during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Egremont was known for his stewardship of his lands and his contributions to the community around Petworth. He was commemorated in The Church of St Mary the Virgin at Petworth, reflecting his long association with the parish and his standing among his neighbors.