Dukes of Buckingham and Chandos: Charles Howe Fremantle

Born 1 June 1800
Named after Admiral Lord Richard Howe, who defeated the French off Ushant in the 'Battle of the Glorious First of June', 1794
Married Isabella Wedderburn on 8 October 1836. She was previously married to James Wedderburn and was the daughter of David Lyon
The port Fremantle in Western Australia, was named after him. He arrived at the Swan River Colony on May 2nd 1829, on the HMS "Challenger". On the 2 May 1829, he took possession of the western coast of Australia in the name of King George IV. Lieutenant-Governor James Stirling decided in June of the same year that Fremantle would be developed as a port. The new capital, Perth was founded 18 kilometres upstream on the Swan River.
For further information on Charles, and on his actions in Australia, see Parry, who gives a chronology of his life and extracts from many letters (pages 137-198).
Died 25 May 1869