Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart
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Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (30 January 1649-23 February 1727), known by the courtesy title Lord Huntingtower from 1651 to 1698, was a British Member of Parliament.
Dysart was the son of Sir Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Baronet, and Elizabeth Murray, 2nd Countess of Dysart. He succeeded his father as fourth Baronet of Helmingham Hall in 1669. In 1679 he was elected to the House of Commons for Orford, a seat he represented until 1681 and again from 1685 to 1687. From 1698 to 1707 he sat as a Member of Parliament for Suffolk and also served as Lord Lieutenant of this county between 1703 and 1705. In 1699 he succeeded his mother as third Earl of Dysart. This was a Scottish title and did not entitle him to a seat in the House of Lords.
Dysart was twice married. He died in February 1727, aged 78, and was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son from his first marriage, Lionel Tollemache.
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Lord Cornwallis |
Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk 1703–1705 |
Succeeded by - |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Elizabeth Murray |
Earl of Dysart | Succeeded by Lionel Tollemache |
| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by Lionel Tollemache |
Baronet (of Helmingham Hall) |
Succeeded by Lionel Tollemache |
