George Dunford

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George Dunford
Portrayed by
Full Name George Geoffrey Paul Dunford
Title Duke of Claitonborough
Associated Noble House(s) Dukedom of Claitonborough, Marquessate of Pangbourne, Earl of Pangbourne, Viscount Whitchurch, Baron Dunford of Pangbourne
Date of Birth 1782
Father Geoffrey Simon George Dunford
Father's Rank Duke of Claitonborough
Mother Jane Elizabeth Dunford (neé Agnew)
Mother's Rank Duchess of Claitonborough
Town Residence Dunford House, 33 Upper Brook Street
Income
School Eton
University Oxford
Year Attained Title 1809

George Dunford (1782-1809), Lord Pangbourne, was the eldest son of the late Dukedom of Claitonborough. Unfortunately, he died in 1809, only a month after the death of his father, having never married. Upon his death, his younger brother Anthony Dunford acceded to the title, necessitating his return from sea.

He is buried at Claitonborough Abbey. His headstone reads:


Here lies the Body

of Geo. Dunford, 5th Duke

of Claitonborough


Died October 26, 1809

Aged 27 years.


This is my beloved Son,

in Whom I am well pleased.

Family

  • Geoffrey Simon George Dunford, 10th Duke of Claitonborough (father, born 1751, died September 1809)
  • Jane Elizabeth Dunford (neé Agnew), Duchess of Claitonborough (mother, born 1759)
  • Lord Anthony Dunford (brother, born 1784)
  • Lady Elizabeth Clarice Dunford (sister, born 1793)
  • Alice Agnew, Marchioness of Abingdon (maternal aunt)
  • Louis Agnew, Marquess of Abingdon (cousin)
  • Lady Phillipa Agnew (cousin)
  • Lady Augustina Agnew (great aunt)]