John, Viscount Ponsonby, ca. 1770-1855

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Eldest son of the 1st Baron Ponsonby. Brother of Mary, Countess Grey, wife of the 2nd Earl Grey. Succeeded his father as 2nd Baron Ponsonby 1806; created Viscount Ponsonby of Imokilly, 1839. A diplomat, involved in missions to South America 1826-9, Belgium 1831, Naples 1832, Constantinople 1833-41, Vienna 1846-50.

From the guide to the Papers of John, Viscount Ponsonby, ca. 1800-1855, (Repository Unknown)

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Ireland
Turkey
Belgium
Brazil
Argentina
Great Britain
Naples (Kingdom)
Austria
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Eastern question
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Birth 1770

Death 1855

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