Leicester, John Fleming Bt., and 1st Baron de Tabley Sir
British, 1762 - 1827
Tabley John Fleming Leicester, Bt.,1st Baron de; Tabley House
Biography
Sir John succeeded his father in 1770. In 1810, he married Georgina Maria [d. 1859]; they had two sons. He was created Baron de Tabley on 10 July 1826. Leicester was considered a munificent patron of the arts and supporter of native (English) artists.
Bibliography
1821
Young, John. A Catalogue of Pictures by British Artists in the Possession of Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bart. London, 1821.