John Stuart-Wortley, 2nd Baron Wharncliffe
The Lord Wharncliffe | |
|---|---|
Circa 1840s, by Hill & Adamson | |
| Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies | |
| In office 20 December 1834 – 27 January 1835 | |
| Monarch | William IV |
| Prime Minister | Sir Robert Peel, Bt |
| Preceded by | Sir George Grey, Bt |
| Succeeded by | William Ewart Gladstone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1801 |
| Died | 22 October 1855 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouse | Lady Georgiana Elizabeth Ryder (d. 1884) |
| Children | 5, including Edward and James |
| Parent(s) | James Stuart-Wortley, 1st Baron Wharncliffe Lady Elizabeth Crichton |
John Stuart-Wortley, 2nd Baron Wharncliffe FRS (20 April 1801 – 22 October 1855), was a British Tory politician. He served briefly as Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies between December 1834 and January 1835.