Lewis Watson, 2nd Earl of Rockingham (c. 1714 – 4 November 1745)[1] was a British peer, styled Viscount Sondes from 1722 to 1724.

He inherited the earldom from his grandfather, Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham, in 1724. He was Lord Lieutenant of Kent from 1737. He died childless and was succeeded by his brother, Thomas.

He was married to his first cousin 'Catherine', duaghter of Sir Robert Furnese. After he died in 1745, she re-married to Francis, Earl of Guildford.[2]

References

  1. ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/peers/peersR3.htm
  2. ^ Hasted, Edward (1798). "Parishes". The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent. 6. Institute of Historical Research: 499–531. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
Honorary titles Preceded byThe Earl of Leicester Lord Lieutenant of Kent 1737–1745 Succeeded byThe Duke of Dorset Peerage of Great Britain Preceded byLewis Watson Earl of Rockingham 1724–1745 Succeeded byThomas Watson

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