He succeeded his father as Earl of Castlehaven, Baron Audley, and Baron Audley of Hely on 12 October 1740.
He was unmarried, and succeeded by his brother, John.
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|width="30%" align="center"|Preceded by:
James Tuchet
|width="40%" align="center"|Earl of Castlehaven
|width="30%" align="center"|Followed by:
John Tuchet
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