George Townshend, second Marquess Townshend (1753-1811)
The son of the first marquess (d. 1807), he was educated at Eton and St John's College,
Cambridge; he held political offices and was president of the Society of Antiquaries. He
disinherited his son George, afterwards third marquess.
The son of the first marquess (d. 1807), he was educated at Eton and St John's College,
Cambridge; he held political offices and was president of the Society of Antiquaries. He
disinherited his son George, afterwards third marquess.