John Finch, 6th Earl of Winchilsea
John Finch, 6th Earl of Winchilsea (24 February 1682/83 – 9 September 1729) was an English peer.
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| Earl of Winchilsea | |
| Tenure | 1726–1729 |
| Predecessor | Heneage Finch |
| Successor | Daniel Finch |
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| Born | John Finch 24 February 1682 Eastwell, Kent, England |
| Died | 9 September 1729 (aged 47) |
| Buried | Westminster Abbey, London, England |
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Arms of Finch: Argent, a chevron between three griffins passant sable
He was a son of Heneage Finch, 3rd Earl of Winchilsea and his fourth wife Elizabeth Ayres (who died 10 April 1745). He was christened on 6 March 1683 in Eastwell, Kent,[1] England
After the death of his older unmarried half-brother Heneage Finch, 5th Earl of Winchilsea in 1726 John Finch succeeded him.
He died unmarried too on 9 September 1729 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
References
- "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JS7Q-2ZB : accessed 09 Jun 2014), John Finch, 06 Mar 1683; citing Eastwell, Kent, England, reference item 2; FHL microfilm 1751816.
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