Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond

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Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond, 2nd Duke of Lennox, 2nd Duke of Aubigny, (18 May 1701 – 8 August 1750), of Goodwood Park near Chichester in Sussex, was a British nobleman and politician. He was the only son of Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox, the youngest of the seven illegitimate sons of King Charles II. He performed distinguished military service for George II during the failed Jacobite uprising of 1745. He held a number of posts in connection with his high offices and raised a large aristocratic family, who made an impact on British political and cultural life. He is also remembered for his patronage of cricket.

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