Charles Bertie (1683–1727) facts for kids
Charles Bertie (1683–1727) was an English politician who lived a long time ago. He was a member of the British Parliament for a town called New Woodstock. He was part of the Tory political group, which was one of the main political parties in England at that time.
Early Life and Family
Charles Bertie was born in 1683. He was the sixth son of Robert Bertie, 3rd Earl of Lindsey. His mother was Lady Elizabeth Pope, who was his father's third wife. In 1698, when he was about 15, Charles became a "freeman" of a town called Appleby-in-Westmorland. Being a freeman meant he had certain rights and privileges in that town.
Starting in Politics
In 1705, Charles Bertie decided to run for election in the town of New Woodstock, which is in Oxfordshire. He had the support of his cousin, Lord Abingdon. Lord Abingdon was a very important person in Oxfordshire at the time.
Like his family, Charles Bertie was a member of the Tory party. This party believed in certain traditions and had different ideas from other groups. In 1705, Charles voted against a candidate named John Smith. Smith was supported by the "Court," which meant the King or Queen's government. Charles voted against him for a very important job: the Speaker of the House of Commons. The Speaker is like the referee in Parliament, making sure debates run smoothly.
Political Challenges
The Duke of Marlborough was a very powerful person in Woodstock. He had been given Blenheim Palace by the King, which gave him a lot of influence in the area. In the 1705 election, the Duke helped his friend, General William Cadogan, also become a member of Parliament for Woodstock.
By the 1708 election, the Duke of Marlborough had even more power. He had replaced Lord Abingdon as the main official in the county. Because of the Duke's strong influence, Charles Bertie decided not to run for election in Woodstock that year.
Later, in 1710, Lord Abingdon thought about having Charles run for Parliament in Oxfordshire. However, he chose someone else named Francis Clerke. Charles Bertie also tried to become a captain in the army's foot guards, but he was not successful.
Later Life and Marriages
Charles Bertie got married twice, but he did not have any children.
- On April 29, 1714, he married Mary Browne. She was from Addlethorpe and had been married before. She passed away in 1725.
- After her death, on February 13, 1726, he married another woman named Mary. Her father was Rev. Henry Marshall.
Charles Bertie passed away on August 15, 1727. He was buried in a place called Theddlethorpe. He left his property to his half-great-nephew, Lord Albemarle Bertie.
