Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe
The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe | |
|---|---|
| Captain of the Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners | |
| In office 1808–1812 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | The Duke of Portland Spencer Perceval |
| Preceded by | The Lord St John of Bletso |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Courtown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 September 1764 |
| Died | 26 September 1839 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | St Peter's Church, Petersham |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Sophia Hobart (d. 1806) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Emma Gilbert |
Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe PC (13 September 1764 – 26 September 1839), styled Viscount Valletort between 1789 and 1795, was a British politician and writer on music.