George Barrington, 5th Viscount Barrington


George Barrington, 5th Viscount Barrington was a British minister and aristocrat.

Early life

Barrington was born on 16 July 1761. He was the third son of Maj. Gen. Hon. John Barrington, who died in Paris on 2 April 1764, and the former Elizabeth Vassal. Among his siblings were older brothers William Barrington, 3rd Viscount Barrington, who died without issue, and Richard Barrington, 4th Viscount Barrington, who also died without issue.
His paternal grandparents were John Barrington, 1st Viscount Barrington and Anne Daines. His uncle was William served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and became the 2nd Viscount Barrington. Other uncles were Daines Barrington, a lawyer, antiquarian and naturalist; Rear-Admiral Samuel Barrington of the Royal Navy; and Shute Barrington who became Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham.

Career

Barrington was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford, where he was admitted a King's Scholar in 1774. He graduated in 1782 with a Bachelor of Arts, and again from Christ Church, in 1785 with a Master of Arts in Holy orders.
He served as Rector of Sedgefield in County Durham, England. From 1796 until his death in March 1829, he served as Prebendary of Durham Cathedral.
Upon the death of his brother, he succeeded to the title of 5th Viscount Barrington of Ardglass, County Down and 5th Baron Barrington of Newcastle, County Limerick.

Personal life

On 12 February 1788, George was married to Elizabeth Adair, a daughter of Robert Adair and Lady Caroline Keppel, a descendant of Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond. Together, they were the parents of ten sons and five daughters, including:
Lord Barrington died on 4 March 1829 in Rome. He was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son, William.