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He was the eldest son of Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Marquis of Stafford. His vast estates and interests in industy meant he was probably the wealthiest man in 19th-century Britain. He is also known for his controversial role in the Highland Clearances, which took place between 1811 and 1820.
The Shire Hall Gallery
Stafford
Title
George Granville Leveson-Gower (1758–1833), 2nd Marquis of Stafford, 1st Duke of Sutherland
Date
1800–1830
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 240 x W 105 cm (E)
Accession number
SHG.Ct1.2
Acquisition method
acquired, before 1991
Work type
Painting
The Shire Hall Gallery
Market Square, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 2LD England
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