William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford
1768–1854 (age 86)
Biography
William Beresford, 1st Viscount Beresford, combined military distinction with political service, bringing a disciplined sense of duty to every office he held. From the rigors of earlier campaigns he carried a calm determination into Parliament, advocating for the welfare of soldiers and the stability of the realm.
His final repose at Christ Church, Kilndown, remains a place where guests remember a man whose leadership drew from both courage and compassion.