Arthur Kinnaird, 10th Lord Kinnaird facts for kids
Arthur FitzGerald Kinnaird, 10th Lord Kinnaird (born July 8, 1814 – died April 26, 1887) was an important Scottish banker and politician. He was part of the Liberal Party, which is a political group in the United Kingdom.
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Who Was Arthur Kinnaird?
Arthur Kinnaird was a younger son of Charles Kinnaird, who was the 8th Lord Kinnaird. His mother was Lady Olivia Letitia Catherine.
Early Life and His Banking Career
Arthur Kinnaird became a top manager at a banking company called Ransom, Bouverie & Co. He kept this important job even after he became a Member of Parliament. In 1868, he was chosen to be the President of the National Bible Society of Scotland. This group works to share the Bible.
A Farmer with Unique Ideas
Lord Kinnaird loved farming. In 1862, he did something very unusual. He built a special "Turkish bath" for his cattle at his farm in Inchture. He made the bath warmer than usual. He found that it helped treat a sickness called distemper in his animals.
Arthur Kinnaird's Time in Politics
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Arthur Kinnaird was a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Perth. He served from 1837 to 1839, and then again from 1852 to 1878. He was part of the Whigs political group. He strongly supported the Prime Minister, Henry John Temple, who was the 3rd Viscount Palmerston. Because of this, people sometimes called Kinnaird "Palmerston's shadow."
During his time as an MP, Arthur Kinnaird worked hard to get more representation for Scotland in Parliament. In 1878, his older brother passed away. Arthur then became the 10th Lord Kinnaird. This meant he moved from the House of Commons to the House of Lords, which is another part of the UK Parliament.
Family Life and Helping Others
In 1843, Lord Kinnaird married Mary Jane Hoare (1816–1888). They had seven children together, and six of them grew up. Their children were Frederica Georgina, Arthur Fitzgerald, Louisa Elizabeth, Agneta Olivia, Gertrude Mary, and Emily Cecilia.
The family lived in London. Every Wednesday, they would invite people to discuss ways to help others. They raised money for places like the Lock Hospital and Asylum, which they both supported. Arthur Kinnaird believed that women should have the right to vote. His wife, Mary Jane, had different ideas about women's roles. She did not speak in public, but some people think she might have written his speeches for him.
In 1847, Kinnaird helped distribute aid to poor people in Scotland. He was part of the British Association for the Relief of Distress. He also helped manage the Highland Emigration Fund. This fund helped people move from the Scottish Highlands to other places.
In 1856, Arthur, Mary Jane, and their five children moved to live above the bank where he worked. This new home also became a place where they continued their good works.
Later Years
Lord Kinnaird passed away in April 1887 when he was 72 years old. His oldest son, Arthur Fitzgerald, became the next Lord Kinnaird. Lady Kinnaird died the following year.
See also
- Lord Kinnaird
- Peter Maning, The origins and early history of Barclays Bank in Pall Mall, London. 1985
