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John George Brabazon Ponsonby

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Data Last Updated: 27 February 2026
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 14 October 1809

Died: 28 January 1880

Peerages

Viscount Duncannon - 3 February 1844

5th Earl of Bessborough - 16 May 1847

Member of Privy Council - 27 June 1848

Elections fought

29 April 1831		Bletchingley	Whig	Unopposed
1831 Resignation of Hon John Ponsonby.
8 January 1835		Derby	Whig	724	67.29
25 July 1837		Derby	Whig	791	60.02
29 June 1841		Derby	Whig	784	56.94
16 May 1847 Succession of Viscount Duncannon to the Peerage - 5th Earl of Bessborough.