George Barrington

George Barrington was born on 20 November 1794. He was a distinguished officer in the Royal Navy and also pursued a career in politics as a member of the Whig party.

In his naval career, Barrington attained the position of Fourth Naval Lord in 1830, a senior role within the Admiralty responsible for naval administration. His service in the Royal Navy contributed to his prominence in public life.

In the realm of political office, Barrington was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Sunderland in the 1832 general election. His tenure in Parliament was relatively brief, as he resigned his seat in 1833. His resignation was effected through the procedural appointment as Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds, a formal mechanism used to vacate parliamentary seats.

Regarding his family background, George Barrington was married in 1827 to Lady Caroline Grey. She was the daughter of Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The marriage produced at least two children: a son and a daughter.

George Barrington passed away on 2 January 1835. Details regarding his early life, education, and other personal pursuits are not provided in the available information.

External references include records of his parliamentary contributions, which are documented in the Hansard archives covering the period from 1803 to 2005.