Charles Cadogan, 2nd Baron Cadogan facts for kids
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General The Right Honourable
The Lord Cadogan
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| Member of Parliament for Newport, Isle of Wight | |
| In office 1722–1726 Serving with The Lord Whitworth
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| Preceded by | The Earl of March The Lord Whitworth |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Willys George Huxley |
| Member of Parliament for Reading | |
| In office 1716–1722 Serving with Owen Buckingham
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| Preceded by | Felix Calvert Robert Clarges |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Blagrave Clement Kent |
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| Born |
Charles Cadogan
1685 |
| Died | 24 September 1776 (aged 90–91) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouses |
Elizabeth Sloane
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| Relations | William Cadogan, 1st Earl Cadogan (brother) Hardress Waller (grandfather) |
| Parents | Henry Cadogan Bridget Waller |
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| Allegiance |  Great Britain |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Coldstream Guards 2nd Troop of Horse Guards King's Own Regiment of Foot Black Dragoons |
| Battles/wars | War of the Spanish Succession: • Battle of Oudenarde • Battle of Malplaquet |
General Charles Cadogan, 2nd Baron Cadogan (1685 – 24 September 1776) was an important figure in British history. He was an Anglo-Irish peer (a noble person), a brave soldier, and a Whig politician. He lived a long life and served his country in many ways.
Early Life and Family
Charles Cadogan was born in 1685. His father was Henry Cadogan from Liscarton in County Meath, Ireland. His mother was Bridget Waller. Bridget's father was Sir Hardress Waller.
In 1726, Charles inherited a special title. This happened when his older brother, William Cadogan, 1st Earl Cadogan, passed away. His brother did not have any sons. So, Charles became the 2nd Baron Cadogan.
Military Career
Charles Cadogan joined the Army. He fought in a big war called the War of the Spanish Succession. He was part of important battles. These included the Battle of Oudenarde and the Battle of Malplaquet.
His military career grew because of his brother. His brother was close to the Army's leader, the Duke of Marlborough. By 1715, Charles was a Lieutenant-Colonel. He served in the famous Coldstream Guards.
He continued to rise through the ranks.
- In 1735, he became a Brigadier-General.
- In 1739, he was promoted to Major-General.
- By 1745, he was a Lieutenant-General.
- Finally, in 1761, he became a full General.
Charles Cadogan also led different army units.
- In 1719, he became the Colonel of the 4th Foot.
- In 1734, he moved to lead the 6th Dragoons.
- In 1742, he took command of the 2nd Troop of Horse Guards. He held this position until he passed away.
He also served as a governor of important forts.
- From 1749 to 1752, he was Governor of Sheerness.
- From 1752 until his death, he was Governor of Gravesend and Tilbury Fort.
Serving in Parliament
Charles Cadogan also had a career in politics. He wanted to become a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent people in the government.
He first tried to become an MP for Reading in 1715. He did not win that election. However, he was elected in a special election in 1716. He was a member of the Whig political party.
He worked with his brother in Parliament. They supported a politician named Sunderland. They were against another politician, Walpole. Charles represented Reading until the 1722 election. He lost his seat to other politicians.
But he soon found another chance. He won a special election in Newport, Isle of Wight. His brother was the governor of the Isle of Wight at that time.
When his brother died in 1726, Charles became the Baron Cadogan. This meant he had a noble title. Because of this, he left his seat in the House of Commons.
Personal Life and Legacy
On July 25, 1717, Charles Cadogan married Elizabeth Sloane. She was the daughter of Sir Hans Sloane, a very famous doctor and collector. They were married at a church in London.
Charles and Elizabeth had one son:
- Charles Sloane Cadogan, 1st Earl Cadogan (1728–1807). Their son later became the 1st Earl Cadogan.
Through his marriage to Elizabeth, the Cadogan family gained a large estate. This was the Sloane estate in Chelsea. It was about 250 acres (1 square kilometer) in size. This land was transferred to the Cadogan family in 1753. This estate became the main source of the family's wealth. Charles Cadogan became the Lord of the Manor of Chelsea. This meant he was the main landowner and had certain rights over the area.
Lady Cadogan passed away on May 20, 1768. Charles Cadogan died on September 24, 1776. At the time of his death, he was the most senior general in the British Army.
