James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan

James Brudenell, 5th Earl of Cardigan , styled The Honourable James Brudenell until 1780 and known as The Lord Brudenell between 1780 and 1790, was a British politician and courtier.

Brudenell was born in London, England, the second son of George Brudenell, 3rd Earl of Cardigan, by Lady Elizabeth Bruce, daughter of Thomas Bruce, 3rd Earl of Elgin. He was the brother of George Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu, the Honourable Robert Brudenell and Thomas BrudenellBruce, 1st Earl of Ailesbury. He was educated at Winchester College, Hampshire and matriculated at Oriel College, Oxford, from where he graduated in 1747 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

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