Wriothesley Noel, 2nd Earl Of Gainsborough

Wriothesley Baptist Noel, 2nd Earl of Gainsborough, was born circa 1661 and died on 21 September 1690. He was an English peer and Member of Parliament, known by the courtesy title Viscount Campden from 1683 to 1689.

Wriothesley Noel was the son of Edward Noel, 1st Earl of Gainsborough. Details of his early life and education are not documented in the provided information.

In his political career, Noel served as the Member of Parliament for Hampshire from 1685 to 1689. He also held the positions of Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire and Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, representing the Crown’s authority in those counties.

He inherited the Earldom of Gainsborough in 1689 following the death of his father, becoming the 2nd Earl of Gainsborough. His tenure as Earl was brief, as he died on 21 September 1690.

Wriothesley Noel was married to Catherine Greville, daughter of Fulke Greville, 5th Baron Brooke of Beauchamps Court, and Sarah Dashwood. The marriage produced at least one child, a daughter named Elizabeth. Elizabeth married Henry Bentinck, who was created the 1st Duke of Portland in 1716.

He had no male heirs, and upon his death, his title was succeeded by his cousin, Baptist Noel, who became the 3rd Earl of Gainsborough. Baptist Noel was the son of Honorable Baptist Noel and Susannah Fanshawe, the daughter of Sir Thomas Fanshawe.

The provided information does not include details about his contributions, activities, or specific achievements during his lifetime outside of his parliamentary and noble titles.