Frederick Sylvester North Douglas facts for kids
Frederick Sylvester North Douglas (born 8 February 1791 – died 21 October 1819) was an English politician. He was also an actuary, which is someone who works with statistics to figure out risks, often for insurance companies.
Frederick was the oldest son of Sylvester Douglas, 1st Baron Glenbervie. His mother was Lady Catherine Anne North. Her father was Frederick North, Lord North, who was a Prime Minister of Great Britain.
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Early Life and Education
Frederick went to school at Westminster School in London. After that, he studied at Christ Church, Oxford, which is a famous university. He also studied law at Lincoln's Inn.
The Grand Tour
From 1810 to 1812, Frederick went on a "grand tour". This was a long trip around Europe that young, wealthy men often took. It was a way to learn about art, history, and different cultures.
Political Career
After his travels, Frederick became involved in politics.
Member of Parliament
In 1812, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Banbury. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the country's parliament. He held this job until he passed away in 1819. He was only 28 years old when he died.
Writings and Recognition
Frederick was also a writer and was recognized for his knowledge.
His Book
After his grand tour, Frederick wrote a book. It was called An Essay on Certain Points of Resemblance Between the Ancient and Modern Greeks. This book explored similarities between people in ancient Greece and those living in Greece during his time.
Royal Society Fellow
In 1817, Frederick was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group of scientists. Being a Fellow means you are recognized for your important contributions to science or knowledge.
