John Tufton, 2nd Earl of Thanet
John Tufton, 2nd Earl of Thanet | |
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Portrait of John Tufton (1609–1664), 2nd Earl of Thanet painted by William Dobson (1611–1646) held by the Abbot Hall Art Gallery | |
| Born | 15 December 1608 |
| Died | 7 May 1664 (aged 55) |
| Spouse(s) |
Lady Margaret Sackville
(m. 1629) |
| Issue |
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| Father | Nicholas Tufton, 1st Earl of Thanet |
| Mother | Lady Frances Cecil |
John Tufton, 2nd Earl of Thanet (15 December 1608 – 7 May 1664) was an English nobleman and supporter of Charles I of England. He was the eldest son of Nicholas Tufton, 1st Earl of Thanet, and Lady Frances Cecil, granddaughter of William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley.