Charles William White facts for kids
Charles William White (born 1838, died 1890) was an important Irish politician. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. This was the main law-making body for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland during his time.
White represented the people of County Tipperary in Ireland. He was also a Lord Lieutenant of Clare, a special role representing the King or Queen in a county.
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Charles White: An Irish Politician
Charles William White was born in 1838 and lived until 1890. He became a significant figure in Irish politics during the 19th century. His main role was serving as an MP, which meant he helped make laws for the entire United Kingdom.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
White first became an MP for County Tipperary in 1866. He won a special election called a "by-election." This election happened because the previous MP, John Blake Dillon, had passed away. John Blake Dillon was famous for being one of the founders of the Young Ireland movement. This group wanted more rights and self-governance for Ireland.
After his first win, Charles White was re-elected two more times. He won in the general elections of 1868 and 1874. General elections are when all MPs are chosen at the same time across the country.
Why Charles White Resigned
Charles White decided to leave Parliament on February 6, 1875. He did not publicly say why he resigned. However, people at the time believed a few things.
One idea was that he was not very enthusiastic about the "Home Rule" movement. This movement wanted Ireland to have more control over its own affairs. It was thought that his heart was not truly in this cause. Another reason might have been his job as an officer in the British Army. Supporting Home Rule could have been seen as conflicting with his duties in the army.
Role as Lord Lieutenant
Besides being an MP, Charles White also held another important position. In 1872, he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Clare. A Lord Lieutenant was the official representative of the British monarch (King or Queen) in a specific county. They had various duties, including ceremonial roles and helping with local administration. White held this position for seven years, until 1879.
