William Edwardes, 2nd Baron Kensington
William Edwardes, 2nd Baron Kensington | |
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Edwardes Square sign, London W8, named after Lord Kensington. | |
| Member of Parliament for Haverfordwest | |
| In office 1802-1818 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1777 |
| Died | 10 August 1852 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Dorothy Thomas (m. 1797) |
| Children | 8, including William |
| Parent |
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William Edwardes, 2nd Baron Kensington (24 April 1777 – 10 August 1852), styled The Honourable William Edwardes until 1801, was a British peer and Member of Parliament. He was the instigator of the infamous Kensington Canal.