Charles Bertie (died 1730) facts for kids

Charles and his sister Elizabeth Bertie, later Lady Fitzwalter (circle of Thomas Murray)

Charles Bertie (born around 1678 – died April 12, 1730) was a British politician. He came from Uffington, a village near Stamford in Lincolnshire. Charles Bertie served in the House of Commons, which is part of the British Parliament, from 1711 to 1727.

Who Was Charles Bertie?

Charles Bertie was the only son of a man also named Charles Bertie and his wife, Mary Tryon. His family was quite important, as his grandfather was Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, a well-known nobleman. In 1704, Charles Bertie married Mary Norborne. Her father was John Norborne from Great Stukeley.

His Early Life

Charles Bertie grew up in a family that was involved in politics. This meant he learned about how the government worked from a young age. His family had a lot of influence in their local area. This influence would later help him in his own political career.

Becoming a Politician

In 1702, Charles Bertie became a freeholder in Northamptonshire. This meant he owned land and had the right to vote and take part in local politics. He supported the Tories, which was one of the main political groups at the time. He worked with his father to support the Tories in the county.

Time in Parliament

When his father passed away in 1711, a special election was held. This is called a by-election. On April 2, 1711, Charles Bertie was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Stamford. He got this position because his family was very influential in the area.

He usually supported the Tories. However, in 1713, he voted against a bill about trade with France. He did this along with his cousin, Lord Abingdon. Charles Bertie was re-elected without anyone running against him in both the 1713 and 1715 general elections.

He often disagreed with the government that was in power at the time, known as the Townshend ministry. In 1716, he voted against the Septennial Act. This was a law that changed how often general elections were held, making them happen every seven years instead of three. Charles Bertie didn't speak much in Parliament. He was re-elected without opposition again in 1722.

Losing His Seat

In the 1727 election, Charles Bertie faced a strong rival. This was Lord Exeter, who also had a lot of political power in Stamford. Lord Exeter managed to remove Charles Bertie from his seat. Instead, Lord Exeter's own chosen candidates won both seats for Stamford.

What Happened Next?

Charles Bertie passed away on April 12, 1730. He had four children:

• Charles Bertie (born 1706/7 – died 1784): He married Bathsheba Mead. They had five sons and one daughter, but all of them died without having children of their own.
• Rev. Norborne Bertie (died 1779): He did not have any children.
• Peregrine Bertie (1709–1777): He married Elizabeth Payne in 1736. They had several children, including Albemarle Bertie, 9th Earl of Lindsey.
• Susan Bertie: She married Edward Hales.

His son Charles took over after him. Charles Bertie also left money and property to his younger children.