The Earl of Westmorland | |
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Tenure | 1693–1698 |
Predecessor | Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland |
Successor | Thomas Fane, 6th Earl of Westmorland |
Other titles | 8th Lord le Despenser 5th Baron Burhersh |
Born | Vere Fane 25 May 1678 |
Died | 19 May 1698 | (aged 19)
Nationality | English |
Parents | Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland Rachel Bence |
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Vere Fane, 5th Earl of Westmorland (25 May 1678 – 19 May 1698), styled The Honourable Vere Fane between 1678 and 1691 and Lord le Despenser between 1691 and 1693, was a British peer and member of the House of Lords. He was the second son (but oldest surviving son) of Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland and his wife Rachel Bence; as well as the older brother of Thomas Fane and John Fane.[1] When his father died in 1693, Vere Fane inherited the Earldom of Westmorland, as well as his father's further titles Baron Burghersh and Lord le Despenser.[1] Fane died in 1698 at the age of 19, unmarried and without any issue,[3] and was succeeded by his younger brother Thomas.[1]