Other Members of The Family
Several other members of the family have also gained distinction. William Robert Broughton (1762–1821), great-grandson of Charles Broughton, younger son of the first Baronet, was a Captain in the Royal Navy. Theodore Delves Broughton (1872–1944), grandson of Reverend Thomas Delves Broughton, eldest son of Thomas Delves Broughton, third son of the sixth Baronet, was a Colonel and temporary Brigadier in the Royal Engineers. William Edward Delves Broughton (1802–1880), second son of the aforementioned Thomas Delves Broughton, third son of the sixth Baronet, was a General in the Royal Engineers. His second son William Edward Delves Broughton (1837–1895) was a Major-General in the Bengal Army. Rhoda Broughton (1840–1920), daughter of the Rev Delves Broughton (1812–1863) and granddaughter of the 8th Baronet, the Rev Sir Henry Delves Broughton, was a noted authoress. Isabella Blow (née Delves Broughton) (1958–2007) was raised on the Doddington Park estate, a daughter of Sir Evelyn Delves Broughton, 12th Baronet. She was one of the most influential figures in fashion and art at the end of the 20th century.
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