Charles Spring Rice, 5th Baron Monteagle of Brandon facts for kids
Charles Spring Rice, 5th Baron Monteagle of Brandon (born 28 January 1887 – died 9 December 1946) was an important person from both Ireland and England. He held a special title called 'Baron Monteagle of Brandon'.
Charles was the son of Francis Spring Rice, who was the 4th Baron Monteagle. His mother was Elizabeth Ann FitzGerald. He went to two famous schools: Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge.
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Early Life and Education
Charles Spring Rice was born in 1887. His father, Francis Spring Rice, held the title of Baron Monteagle before him. Charles received a good education, which was common for people of his background. He attended Harrow School, a well-known boarding school in England. After that, he continued his studies at Trinity College, Cambridge, one of the oldest and most respected universities in the world.
Serving in the First World War
During the First World War, Charles Spring Rice joined the army. He became an officer in the Royal Army Service Corps. This part of the army was very important because it made sure that soldiers had all the supplies they needed, like food, fuel, and equipment. Charles helped with these vital tasks. He served bravely during the war and left the army in 1919 with the rank of captain.
Becoming a Baron and Politician
In 1937, Charles's father passed away. When this happened, Charles inherited his father's title and became the 5th Baron Monteagle of Brandon. This title meant he also gained a special seat in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament, where important laws are discussed and made.
As a member of the House of Lords, Charles joined the Conservative Party. This meant he shared the political ideas and goals of that party. He lived at a place called Mount Trenchard House.
Family Life
Charles Spring Rice married Emilie Frances de Kosenko on 14 April 1925. Emilie was from America. They had three children together. When Charles passed away in 1946, his eldest son, Gerald, inherited the title and became the 6th Baron Monteagle of Brandon.
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