Craven Peyton facts for kids
Craven Peyton (born around 1663 – died 25 December 1738) was an English politician. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in England and later Great Britain from 1705 to 1718. He also held an important job as the Warden of the Mint, which is where coins are made, from 1708 until 1714.
Craven Peyton's Early Life
Craven Peyton was born around 1663. He was the only son of Sir Robert Peyton and Jane Robinson. His father, Sir Robert, was also a Member of Parliament for Middlesex.
In 1685, Craven's father faced political difficulties and had to leave England for a while. He returned in 1688 but sadly passed away the next year. Craven himself was briefly arrested at his father's funeral. However, he managed to sort things out with his father's creditors and was released.
Craven went to Lincoln's Inn in 1680 to study. Then, in 1681, when he was 17, he attended Exeter College, Oxford. In 1690, he became a Captain in a cavalry regiment.
Craven Peyton's Political Career
Craven Peyton first tried to become a Member of Parliament for Middlesex in 1695, which was his father's old seat. However, he was not successful.
He didn't try again until 1705. That year, he was elected as an MP for Boroughbridge. He was supported by the Duke of Newcastle. People at the time saw him as an "honest" politician and a supporter of the Whig group. He was very active in Parliament from the start. He often joined committees that worked on many different issues.
In 1711, the Duke of Newcastle passed away. This created problems for Craven Peyton and other MPs who had been supported by the Duke. There was a disagreement over the Duke's estate between his wife and his nephew. Craven Peyton chose to support the Duchess.
Because of this disagreement, the Duchess could not help him get re-elected in 1713. The Duke's nephew, who was against Peyton, also put pressure on others not to support him. As a result, Craven Peyton did not run in the 1713 election.
Craven Peyton was appointed as the Warden of the Mint in April 1708. This was an important job at the place where coins are made for the country. He held this position until December 1714, after Queen Anne died.
Craven Peyton's Personal Life
On 5 March 1708, Craven Peyton married Lady Catherine Granville. She was the eldest daughter of John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath. Lady Catherine's family was well-known, and her father was an important Earl. When she married, she inherited many jewels and a large sum of money from her father.
Craven and Lady Catherine did not have any children. Lady Catherine passed away before him. Craven Peyton died on 25 December 1738, at the age of 75, in Nutfield, Surrey.
