Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton facts for kids
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The Duke of Bolton
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| Custos Rotulorum of Hampshire | |
| In office 1670–1676 |
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| Monarch | Charles II |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Northumberland |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Annesley |
| Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire | |
| In office 20 December 1667 – 1675 |
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| Monarch | Charles II |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Southampton |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Gainsborough |
| In office 4 April 1689 – 27 February 1699 |
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| Monarch | William III and Mary II (until 1694) |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Berwick |
| Succeeded by | The 2nd Duke of Bolton |
| Member of Parliament for Winchester |
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| In office 1660–1660 Serving with John Hooke
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| Preceded by | Thomas Cole |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Hyde |
| Member of Parliament for Hampshire |
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| In office 1661–1675 Serving with Sir John Norton
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| Preceded by | Richard Norton |
| Succeeded by | Sir Francis Rolle |
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Charles Paulet
c. 1630 |
| Died | 27 February 1699 (aged 68–69) Amport, Hampshire |
| Resting place | St Mary's Church, Basing, Hampshire 51°16′17″N 1°02′48″W / 51.27139°N 1.04667°W |
| Nationality | English |
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Christian Frescheville
(m. 1652; died 1653)Mary le Scrope
(m. 1655; died 1680) |
| Children | Jane Paulet Mary Paulet Charles Paulet, 2nd Duke of Bolton William Paulet |
| Parents | John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester (father) Jane Savage (mother) |
Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton (born around 1630 – died 27 February 1699), was an important English nobleman. He was the son of John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester and his first wife, Jane Savage. Charles Paulet held many important positions in the government and supported King William III and Queen Mary II.
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Charles Paulet's Political Career
Charles Paulet became the sixth Marquess of Winchester in 1675, after his father passed away. Before this, he was known as Lord St John. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Winchester in 1660. Later, he was an MP for Hampshire from 1661 until 1675.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Charles Paulet held many important jobs throughout his life. These roles showed his influence and power in England.
- Justice of the Peace: He helped keep law and order in several counties.
- Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire: This meant he was the King's main representative in Hampshire. He held this role twice, from 1667–1676 and again from 1689–1699.
- Warden of the New Forest: He was in charge of the New Forest, a large royal hunting ground.
- Custos Rotulorum of Hampshire: This role meant he was the chief keeper of the county's records.
- Privy Councillor: From 1679 until his death, he was a member of the Privy Council. This group advised the King on important matters.
Becoming the Duke of Bolton
In 1688, Charles Paulet strongly supported William and Mary when they became King and Queen of England. Because of his loyalty, he was given back his position on the Privy Council. On 9 April 1689, he was given the special title of Duke of Bolton. This made him one of the highest-ranking nobles in the country. He also built Bolton Hall, North Yorkshire in 1678.
Charles Paulet's Personality
Charles Paulet was known for being quite an unusual person. He was often described as eccentric. For example, in 1687, it was said that he traveled with four carriages and 100 horsemen. He would sleep during the day and host parties at night.
He was also known for his strong opinions. He did not get along with some important figures of his time, like Lord Halifax and later the Duke of Marlborough.
A Public Argument
In 1666, Charles Paulet was involved in a public argument at Westminster Hall. He had a dispute with Sir Andrew Henley, 1st Baronet. The argument happened right in front of the Court of Common Pleas. Both men later received a royal pardon. Charles Paulet admitted he started the argument because he was "in a passion." Despite this, his friendly nature helped him make many friends.
Family Life and Marriages
Charles Paulet was married two times during his life.
First Marriage
On 28 February 1652, he married Christian Frescheville. She was the daughter of John Frescheville, 1st Baron Frescheville. Christian passed away on 22 May 1653, shortly after giving birth to a son who also died.
Second Marriage
His second marriage was on 12 February 1655, to Mary. Mary was the daughter of Emanuel Scrope, 1st Earl of Sunderland.
Charles and Mary had several children together:
- Jane Paulet: She married John Egerton, 3rd Earl of Bridgwater.
- Mary Paulet: She married Tobias Jenkins.
- Charles Paulet: He later became the 2nd Duke of Bolton.
- William Paulet
Mary, Lady Paulet, died on 1 November 1680, in France.
Death
Charles Paulet died suddenly at Amport on 27 February 1699. He was 68 years old. He was buried on 23 March at Basing, Hampshire.
