The Marquess of Wharton | |
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Lord Privy Seal | |
In office 1714–1715 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Dartmouth |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Sunderland |
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 1708–1710 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Pembroke |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Ormonde |
Personal details | |
Born | August 1648 |
Died | 12 April 1715 (aged 66) |
Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton, PC (August 1648 – 12 April 1715) was an English peer and Whig politician. A man of great charm and political ability, he was also notorious for his debauched lifestyle.