Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland
1785–1847 (age 62)
Biography
Hugh Percy, 3rd Duke of Northumberland (1785–1847), was a prominent English nobleman and politician who played an important role in public affairs during the early 19th century. As a member of the aristocracy, he wielded considerable influence in both political and social spheres of his time.
The Duke's contributions to his era were recognized through his burial in Westminster Abbey, one of England's most prestigious places of interment. His life exemplified the responsibilities and prominence expected of the nobility during a period of significant national change and development.