104 Heredity. 



His grand-daughter, Lady Hester Stanhope, the 'Sibyll of the 

 Libanus.' We shall meet with this family again, when we 

 speak of the law. 

 RICHELIEU, Armand du Plessis, Cardinal, Due de; 



His father, Francois, Grand-Prevot of France, showed some 

 diplomatic ability ; 



The grandson of his brother Henri, Due de Richelieu, one of 

 the most curious characters of the eighteenth century, whose 

 son was the famous Due de Frousac, and whose grandson was 

 the Due de Richelieu, Minister of Louis XVIII. 

 SHERIDAN. 'The name of Sheridan,' says Galton, 'is peculiarly 

 associated with a clearly marked order of brilliant and 

 engaging, but " ne'er-do-weel," qualities. Brilliant social and 

 conversational qualities, with a dash of profligacy, are found 

 among numerous members of this family; 



His father wrote a dictionary, and was manager of Drury Lane 

 Theatre ; 



His grandfather, friend and correspondent of Swift ; 



His son, ' a Sheridan all over : ' 



His grand-daughter, Caroline, Mrs. Norton, poetess and novelist. 



TEMPLE, Henry, Lord Palmers ton. This family has had many 



remarkable members, among whom we may name Palmer- 



ston's great grand-uncle, Sir William Temple, author and 



statesman. 



THEODOSIUS, Roman Emperor. In this family talent and vigour 

 seem to have descended particularly to the female members. 

 The Count Theodosius 



Theodosius 



Arcadius Honorius Pulcheria Placidia 



I / 



Pulcheria Theodosius II. 



WALPOLE, Sir Robert, Premier, 1721-42 ; 



His father, Sir Edward, a distinguished member of Parliament 

 in the reign of Charles II. ; 



His brother, Horace, a diplomatist of great ability ; 



