John Tufton, 2nd Earl of Thanet

John Tufton, 2nd Earl of Thanet
Portrait of John Tufton (1609–1664), 2nd Earl of Thanet painted by William Dobson (1611–1646) held by the Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Born15 December 1608
Died7 May 1664(1664-05-07) (aged 55)
Spouse(s)
Lady Margaret Sackville
(m. 1629)
Issue
FatherNicholas Tufton, 1st Earl of Thanet
MotherLady Frances Cecil
Portrait of John Tufton (1609–1664), 2nd Earl of Thanet painted by John Michael Wright (1617–1694) held by the Abbot Hall Art Gallery

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.


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