Biography of Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth 1708-1779

In 1708 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth was born to John Mordaunt (age 27) and Frances Powlett.

In 1708 [his father] John Mordaunt (age 27) and [his mother] Frances Powlett were married. She the daughter of [his grandfather] Charles Paulet 2nd Duke Bolton (age 47) and [his grandmother] Frances Ramsden. He the son of [his grandfather] Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth (age 50) and [his grandmother] Carey Fraser Countess Peterborough and Monmouth (age 48). They were fourth cousins.

On 5th April 1710 [his father] John Mordaunt (age 29) died.

In 1715 [his mother] Frances Powlett died.

On 13th November 1727 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 19) was educated at Balliol College, Oxford University.

Before 1735 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 26) and Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth were married. She by marriage Countess Peterborough, Countess Monmouth.

On 25th October 1735 [his grandfather] Charles Mordaunt 3rd Earl Peterborough 1st Earl Monmouth (age 77) died. His grandson Charles (age 27) succeeded 4th Earl Peterborough, 2nd Earl Monmouth, 9th Baron Mordaunt, 3rd Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 3rd Baron Mordaunt of Reigate.

In 1736 [his daughter] Caroline Mordaunt died. She was buried at St Mary and Christ Church, Hendon Barnet.

On 29th December 1736 [his daughter] Frances Mordaunt was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 28) and [his wife] Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth.

On 25th June 1738 [his daughter] Mary Anastasia Grace Mordaunt 11th Baroness Mordaunt was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 30) and [his wife] Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth.

Before 1748 [his future wife] Robiana Brown became the mistress of Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 39).

Before 17th May 1748 [his illegitimate son] Charles Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 40) and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 15th June 1749 [his illegitimate son] John Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 41) and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 28th July 1750 [his illegitimate daughter] Frances Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 42) and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 30th January 1752 [his illegitimate daughter] Harriat Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 44) and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 11th June 1753 [his illegitimate son] Harriat Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 45) and [his future wife] Robiana Brown.

Before 11th June 1753 [his illegitimate daughter] Harriat Mordaunt (age 1) died.

In 1755 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 47) and Robiana Brown were married. She by marriage Countess Peterborough, Countess Monmouth.

In 1755 [his wife] Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth died.

On 11th May 1758 [his son] Charles Henry Mordaunt 5th Earl Peterborough 3rd Earl Monmouth was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 50) and [his wife] Robiana Brown.

On 10th October 1765 [his son-in-law] Reverend Samuel Bulkeley (age 35) and [his daughter] Frances Mordaunt (age 28) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She the daughter of Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 57) and [his former wife] Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth.

On 1st August 1779 Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth (age 71) died. His son [his son] Charles (age 21) succeeded 5th Earl Peterborough, 3rd Earl Monmouth, 10th Baron Mordaunt, 4th Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 4th Baron Mordaunt of Reigate.

In 1794 [his former wife] Robiana Brown died.

[his daughter] Caroline Mordaunt was born to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth and Mary Cox Countess Peterborough and Monmouth.

[his illegitimate son] Henry Mordaunt was born illegitimately to Charles Mordaunt 4th Earl Peterborough 2nd Earl Monmouth and Robiana Brown.