Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Cleveland


The Duke of Cleveland

Painting of Charles FitzRoy, Duke of Southampton and Cleveland, attributed to William Faithorne the Elder (c.1616-1691).
Born(1662-06-18)18 June 1662
Died9 September 1730(1730-09-09) (aged 68)
Spouse(s)Mary Wood
Anne Pulteney
Issue6, including:
William FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Cleveland
FatherCharles II of England
MotherBarbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland
Arms of Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Cleveland: The royal arms of King Charles II overall a baton sinister ermine

Charles Palmer, later Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Cleveland, 1st Duke of Southampton, KG, Chief Butler of England (18 June 1662 – 9 September 1730), styled Baron Limerick before 1670; Earl of Southampton between 1670 and 1675; and known as the Duke of Southampton from 1675 until 1709, when he succeeded his mother as Duke of Cleveland.