Archibald Primrose, Lord Dalmeny facts for kids
Archibald Primrose, known as Lord Dalmeny, was an important British politician. He was born on October 2, 1809, and passed away on January 23, 1851. He belonged to the Whig party, which was a major political group in Britain at the time.
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Early Life and Family Roots
Archibald Primrose was the oldest son of Archibald Primrose, 4th Earl of Rosebery. His mother was Harriett Bouverie. He was expected to inherit his father's title, but he sadly passed away before his father did.
Education and Learning
Lord Dalmeny went to two well-known schools. He studied at Harrow School and later at Trinity College, Cambridge, which is a famous university.
Political Career and Public Service
Lord Dalmeny was a strong supporter of the Reform Act 1832. This important law changed how people could vote in Britain. After the law passed, he became a Member of Parliament for Stirling Burghs. He served in this role from 1832.
From 1835 to 1841, Lord Dalmeny worked as a Civil Lord of the Admiralty. This meant he helped manage the British Navy. During his time in Parliament, he disagreed with some ideas. He did not support the secret ballot, which allows people to vote privately. He also opposed the income tax, which is a tax on what people earn. He left Parliament in 1847.
Marriage and Family Life
On September 20, 1843, Lord Dalmeny married Lady Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope. She was a historian and the daughter of Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope.
They had four children together:
- Lady Mary Catherine Constance Primrose (born 1844)
- Hon. Constance Evelyn Primrose (born 1846)
- Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847–1929), who later became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- Everard Henry Primrose (1848–1885), who became a Colonel in the Grenadier Guards
After Lord Dalmeny passed away, Lady Dalmeny married Harry Powlett, 4th Duke of Cleveland in 1854.
Later Life and Passing
Lord Dalmeny became ill with pleurisy during Christmas in 1850. Pleurisy is a condition that affects the lungs. Although he seemed to be getting better in January, he suddenly died from heart failure on January 23, 1851.
