Charles Paulet, 2nd Duke of Bolton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Grace The Duke of Bolton KG PC
Lord Chamberlain of the Household
In office 1715–1717
Monarch	George I
Preceded by	The Duke of Shrewsbury
Succeeded by	The Duke of Newcastle
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
In office 27 April 1717 – 18 June 1720
Monarch	George I
Preceded by	The Viscount Townshend
Succeeded by	The Duke of Grafton
Governor of the Isle of Wight
In office 1707–1710
Monarch	Queen Anne
Preceded by	The Lord Cutts
Succeeded by	John Richmond Webb
Member of Parliament for Hampshire
In office 1681–1698 Serving with See Sir Francis Rolle (1681–1685) The Viscount Campden (1685–1689) Lord William Powlett (1689) Thomas Jervoise (1689–1690) Richard Norton (1690–1691) Sir Robert Henley (1691–1693) Richard Norton (1693–1698)
Monarch	Charles II (until 1685) James II (1685–1688) Mary II and William III (1689–1694) William III (1694–1702)
Preceded by	Thomas Jervoise
Succeeded by	Thomas Jervoise
Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire
In office 11 June 1699 – 15 September 1710
Monarch	William III (until 1702) Anne (from 1702)
Preceded by	The Duke of Bolton
Succeeded by	The Duke of Beaufort
In office 5 August 1714 – 21 January 1722
Monarch	George I
Preceded by	The Duke of Beaufort
Succeeded by	The Duke of Bolton
Lord Lieutenant of Dorset
In office 9 June 1699 – 21 January 1722
Monarch	William III (until 1702) Anne (1702–1714) George I (from 1714)
Preceded by	The Duke of Bolton
Succeeded by	The Earl of Shaftesbury
18th Vice-Admiral of Hampshire
In office 1714–1722
Monarch	George I
Preceded by	John Richmond Webb
Succeeded by	The Duke of Bolton
Personal details
Born	Charles Paulet 1661
Died	21 January 1722(1722-01-21) (aged 60–61)
Nationality	English (until 1707) British (from 1707)
Spouses	Margaret Coventry (10 July 1679 – 7 February 1682) Frances Ramsden (8 February 1683 – 22 November 1696) Henrietta Crofts (1697 – 27 February 1730)
Children	With Frances Ramsden: Lady Frances Powlett, Viscountess Mordaunt Charles Powlett, 3rd Duke of Bolton Harry Powlett, 4th Duke of Bolton Lady Mary Powlett With Henrietta Crofts: Lord Nassau Powlett
Parents	Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton (father) Mary Scrope (mother)
Education	Winchester College
Alma mater	University of Cambridge
Awards	Knight of the Order of the Garter Privy Counsellor
The 2nd Duke of Bolton Title 2nd Duke of Bolton Tenure 1699–1722 Other titles 7th Marquess of Winchester 7th Earl of Wiltshire 7th Baron St John ← Predecessor Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton Successor Charles Powlett, 3rd Duke of Bolton →

Charles Paulet, 2nd Duke of Bolton KG PC (born in 1661 – died on January 21, 1722), was an important English nobleman and politician. He held many significant positions during his lifetime. He was the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, which meant he represented the King or Queen in Ireland. He also served as a Member of Parliament for Hampshire. Charles Paulet was a strong supporter of King William III of Orange.

Life of Charles Paulet

Charles Paulet was born in 1661. His father was Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton. His mother was Mary Scrope.

Early Titles and Roles

When his father became the Marquess of Winchester in 1675, Charles was known as the Earl of Wiltshire. Later, from 1689, he was called the Marquess of Winchester. He received the title of Duke of Bolton in 1699, after his father passed away.

Charles Paulet held many important jobs for the country. He was a Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire and Dorset. A Lord Lieutenant was the King's or Queen's representative in a county.

He also helped arrange the union of England and Scotland. This was a very important event that created Great Britain. He was also a "lord justice of the kingdom" twice. This meant he helped govern the country when the monarch was away.

Other key roles included being the Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household. This person managed the royal family's homes and staff. He was also the Governor of the Isle of Wight, which is an island off the south coast of England.

Family Life

Charles Paulet was married three times during his life. He had children from his second and third marriages.

First Marriage

His first marriage was on July 10, 1679, to Margaret Coventry. Margaret was the daughter of George Coventry, 3rd Baron Coventry. This marriage did not result in any children. Margaret passed away in 1681 or 1682.

Second Marriage and Children

Charles married Frances Ramsden on February 8, 1682 or 1683. Frances was the daughter of William Ramsden. They had five children together:

• Lady Frances Powlett (born 1684 – died 1715). She married John Mordaunt, Viscount Mordaunt.
• Charles Powlett, 3rd Duke of Bolton (born 1685 – died 1754). He became the next Duke of Bolton.
• Lady Betty Charlotte (born 1686).
• Harry Powlett, 4th Duke of Bolton (born 1691 – died 1759). He also became a Duke later.
• Lady Mary Powlett.

Frances Ramsden passed away in 1696.

Third Marriage and Child

Around 1697, Charles married Henrietta Crofts. Henrietta was the daughter of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth. They had one son:

• Lord Nassau Powlett (died 1741). He married Isabella Tufton.