Christopher Hatton, 1st Viscount Hatton facts for kids
Christopher Hatton, 1st Viscount Hatton (born 1632, died 1706) was an important English nobleman and a diplomat. He lived a long time ago, during the 1600s and early 1700s.
Christopher's Life and Work
Christopher Hatton took over from his father as Baron Hatton in 1670. He also became the governor of Guernsey, an island off the coast of France.
In 1672, something very sad happened. Christopher and his family lived in the governor's home, Castle Cornet. An explosion destroyed part of the castle. Sadly, his mother and wife died in this accident. Christopher and his three young daughters were saved by a brave servant named James Chappell.
Later, in 1682, Christopher Hatton was given a new special title. He became Viscount Hatton, from a place called Gretton, Northamptonshire.
His Family
Christopher had a younger brother named Charles Hatton. Charles was interested in plants and became a botanist.
Christopher Hatton was married three times. His first marriage was on February 12, 1667. He married Lady Cecily Tufton. They had one daughter:
- Anne Hatton (died 1743), who married Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham.
His second wife was Frances, who passed away in 1684. She was the daughter of Sir Henry Yelverton, 2nd Baronet. They had one daughter who grew up.
Christopher's last wife was Elizabeth. She was the daughter of Sir William Haslewood from Maidwell, Northamptonshire. They had a big family, including two sons:
- William Hatton (1690–1760), who inherited his father's titles and lands.
- Henry Hatton (around 1700–1762), who also held the titles for a short time after his brother.
Who Inherited the Titles?
Both of Christopher's sons became Viscount Hatton after him. William inherited the title when his father died in 1706. Then, after William died in 1760, Henry Charles became Viscount Hatton for two years.
When Henry Charles died in 1762, the titles of Baron Hatton and Viscount Hatton ended. However, the family line continued through the Finch-Hattons. These are the Earls of Winchelsea and Nottingham. Their family comes from Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham, who married Anne, the daughter of the 1st Viscount Hatton.
