Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe

Biography

Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, carried the responsibilities of his title into a career of public service, taking his seat in Parliament and shaping policy with the careful hand of a seasoned politician.

After a life of duty he was laid to rest at St Peter's Church, Petersham, where his family and constituents could gather to honor his loyal stewardship.