Charles Bennet 4th Earl of Tankerville
Charles Bennet, 4th Earl of Tankerville (15 November 1743 – 10 December 1822), styled Lord Ossulston from 1753 to 1767, was a British nobleman, a collector of shells and a famous patron of Surrey cricket in the 1770s. He agreed a set of cricket rules that included the first mention of the Leg before wicket rule. His wife, Emma, was also notable as a collector of exotic plants. Her collection of over 600 illustrations were purchased by Kew Gardens in 1932 and are still available today.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Lord Ossulston (from 1753 to 1767) |
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| Birth date | November 15, 1743 |
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| Date of death | December 10, 1822 |
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| Parents | Charles Bennet 3rd Earl of Tankerville |
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| Title | 4th Earl of Tankerville |