Arthur Ingram, 6th Viscount of Irvine facts for kids

Arthur Ingram, 6th Viscount of Irvine (born December 21, 1689 – died May 30, 1736) was an important person in British history. He owned a lot of land and was a politician. From 1715 to 1721, he was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government where elected people make laws. In 1721, he became a Viscount, which is a noble title.

Who Was Arthur Ingram?

Arthur Ingram was the third son of Arthur Ingram, 3rd Viscount of Irvine. His mother was Isabella Machell. Her father, John Machell, was also a Member of Parliament for a place called Horsham in Sussex.

His Start in Politics

In 1715, Arthur Ingram was elected to Parliament for Horsham. He kept this job until 1721. That year, his older brother, Rich, passed away. Arthur then inherited the title of Viscount.

The Scottish Peerage

The title of Viscount of Irvine was a Scottish peerage. This meant it was a noble title from Scotland. Because it was a Scottish title, it did not automatically give him a seat in the House of Lords, which is another part of the British Parliament. In fact, Scottish nobles were not allowed to be members of the House of Commons. So, Arthur had to leave his job in Parliament when he became a Viscount.

A New Role

In 1728, Arthur Ingram was given a new important job. He became the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire. A Lord-Lieutenant is like a representative of the King or Queen in a specific area. He held this position until he passed away.

His Later Life

Arthur Ingram, the 6th Viscount, never married. He passed away in May 1736 when he was 46 years old. His younger brother, Henry, then became the 7th Viscount. A painting of Arthur, the 6th Viscount, made by an artist named Charles Jervas, can be seen at Temple Newsam.