Martin Hawke, 2nd Baron Hawke
Martin Bladen Hawke, 2nd Baron Hawke (20 April 1744 – 27 March 1805) was a British peer and politician.
Background
Hawke was the son of Admiral Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke, and Catherine, daughter of Walter Brooke. He was educated at the University of Oxford.[1]
Political career
Hawke sat as Member of Parliament for Saltash from 1768 to 1774.[2] In 1781 he succeeded his father in the barony and entered the House of Lords.
Family
In 1771 Lord Hawke married Cassandra, daughter of Sir Edward Turner, 2nd Baronet. They had several children. Lord Hawke died in March 1805, aged 60, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward. Lady Hawke died in November 1813.[3]
References
- ↑ Lundy, Darryl. "p. 25534 § 255339". The Peerage. External link in
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- ↑ Lundy, Darryl. "p. 25534 § 255339". The Peerage. External link in
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Adams Hon. Augustus Hervey |
Member of Parliament for Saltash 1768–1774 With: Thomas Bradshaw 1768–72 John Williams 1772 Thomas Bradshaw 1772–74 |
Succeeded by Thomas Bradshaw Grey Cooper |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Edward Hawke |
Baron Hawke 1781–1805 |
Succeeded by Edward Harvey Hawke |
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