Portrait of William Capell (1697 - 1743)

William Capell

3rd Earl of Essex
Family Coat of Arms Capell
  • Born on January 11, 1697
  • Deceased on January 8, 1743, at the age of 45 years

Parents

Family

  • Married on November 27, 1718, with Jane Hyde (c. 1698 - 1724), lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Caroline
  • Married on February 3, 1726, with Elizabeth Russell (1704 - 1784), issuing

Occupations

  • lord-lieutenant of Hertfordshire
  • privy counsellor
  • captain of the Yeomen of the Guard

Distinctions

  • most noble order of the Garter