Algernon Greville (MP) facts for kids

Algernon Greville (born around 1677 – died April 28, 1720) was an important English politician who lived a long time ago. He was known for serving in the English Parliament as a member of Parliament (MP) for the town of Warwick.

Algernon Greville's Early Life and Family

Algernon Greville was born into a noble family around 1677. His father was Fulke Greville, 5th Baron Brooke, who held a special title called a Baron. A Baron is a type of nobleman, often with land and influence. Algernon's grandfather was Robert Greville, 2nd Baron Brooke. His mother was Sarah Dashwood.

Algernon Greville married a woman named Mary. She was the daughter of Lord Arthur Somerset. Algernon and Mary had a daughter, also named Mary (born 1713 – died 1786). This Mary later married Shuckburgh Boughton. Their family line eventually included Sir Charles William Rouse Boughton.

Serving in Parliament

Algernon Greville was a member of Parliament (MP). This means he was chosen by people in his area to represent them in the country's main law-making body, the Parliament. Think of it like being a representative for your town or state today.

He represented the town of Warwick. He served as an MP for several years, from 1699 to 1705. Being an MP meant he helped make decisions and laws for England during that time.

A Family of Politicians

Algernon Greville wasn't the only one in his family interested in politics. His son, Fulke Greville, also became a Member of Parliament. Fulke represented an area called Monmouth Boroughs. He served in Parliament from 1747 to 1752. This shows that public service was a tradition in the Greville family.