William Waldegrave, 8th Earl Waldegrave
The Earl Waldegrave | |
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| Member of Parliament for Bedford | |
| In office 1815–1818 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Whitbread Lord George Russell |
| Succeeded by | Lord George Russell William Henry Whitbread |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 October 1788 |
| Died | 24 October 1859 (aged 70) |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Whitbread |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | William Waldegrave, Viscount Chewton (son) William Waldegrave, 9th Earl |
| Alma mater | Eton College |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1801–1846 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Melpomene HMS Macedonian HMS Seringapatam HMS Revenge |
| Battles / wars | |
Vice-Admiral William Waldegrave, 8th Earl Waldegrave CB (27 October 1788 – 24 October 1859) was a British naval commander and politician.