Charles Perceval, 2nd Baron Arden facts for kids
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The Lord Arden
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Lord Arden.
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| Master of the Mint | |
| In office 1801–1802 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | Henry Addington |
| Preceded by | Lord Hawkesbury |
| Succeeded by | The Earl Bathurst |
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| Born | 1 October 1756 Charleton, Kent |
| Died | 5 July 1840 (aged 83) St James's Place, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouses | Margaretta Wilson (1768-1851) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge. |
Charles George Perceval, 2nd Baron Arden (born October 1, 1756 – died July 5, 1840) was an important British politician. He was also a member of the Privy Council and a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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About Charles George Perceval
Charles George Perceval was born in a place called Charlton, in Kent, England. His father was John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont. His mother was Catherine, who was the 1st Baroness Arden. She was the daughter of Charles Compton.
Charles had a younger brother named Spencer Perceval. Spencer later became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom!
His Education
Charles went to a famous school called Harrow. After that, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, which is a well-known university.
His Career in Politics
Charles George Perceval became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the British Parliament. He represented different areas over the years:
- Launceston from 1780 to 1790
- Warwick from 1790 to 1796
- Totnes from 1796 to 1802
In 1784, Charles inherited the title of "Baron Arden" from his mother. This was an Irish peerage, which is a special title from Ireland. Because it was an Irish title, it didn't stop him from being an MP in the British House of Commons.
Important Jobs He Held
Charles held several important jobs in the government:
- He was the Master of the Mint from 1801 to 1802. This job was in charge of making coins for the country.
- He also worked as a Commissioner for the India Board from 1801 to 1803. This board helped manage British affairs in India.
- In 1801, he joined the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the King or Queen.
In 1802, Charles was given a new title: Baron Arden in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. This new title meant he had to leave the House of Commons. Instead, he joined the House of Lords, which is the upper part of the British Parliament.
He also had other roles:
- He was a Lord of the Bedchamber from 1804 to 1812. This was a personal attendant to the King.
- He was the Registrar of the Court of Admiralty from 1790 to 1840. This job involved keeping records for the court that dealt with sea-related laws.
- He served as Lord Lieutenant of Surrey from 1830 to 1840. This person represents the King or Queen in a county.
For his job as Registrar of the Court of Admiralty, Charles was what's called a sinecurist. This means he held the official title and got paid, but most of the actual work was done by someone else, a deputy. He had waited 26 years to get this job!
His Family Life
Lord Arden married Margaretta Elizabeth Wilson in 1787. She was the daughter of General Sir Thomas Spencer Wilson, 6th Baronet. They had a big family with six sons and two daughters.
Charles George Perceval passed away in July 1840 in London, when he was 83 years old. His third son, George, took over his title. George also became the Earl of Egmont the next year. Lady Arden, his wife, lived until May 1851, also passing away at 83 years old.
