Robert Peel (1822-1895)
From Graces Guide
Sir Robert Peel, Bt.
1822 Born son of Robert Peel (1788-1850)
He inherited the great fortunes made by his predecessors, but appears to have had none of the entrepreneurial spirit, and became known as a great socialite and bon viveur. He spent a fortune at home on horse racing, developed a fully equipped and for the time most modern stud and race course at Drayton Manor, where he entertained quite lavishly.
His election to Parliament was not without problem, he was indicted on charges of bribery and corruption.
By the mid-1840s, with fortunes spent and debts mounting, parts of the estate and stud were being parcelled off for sale, and Drayton Manor was now in Trust. On his death little of the family fortunes remained
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- Nedias newsletter #85 [1]