George Wharton (died 1609)

Sir George Wharton   (1583 – 8 November 1609), of Wharton Hall, Westmorland, was a Member of Parliament for Westmorland in 1601.

Wharton was known for his disputes with other courtiers.  His argued with the Earl of Pembroke over a game of cards and the King intervened to prevent a duel. However, on 8 November 1609, another argument playing cards escalated between Wharton and [[Walter Stewart, 1st Lord Blantyre
Lord Blantyre]]'s son Sir James Stewart, Master of Blantyre. They fought in a duel and killed each other in Islington and were buried in the same grave.

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Category:1583 births
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