Gabriel Hanger, 1st Baron Coleraine facts for kids
Gabriel Hanger, 1st Baron Coleraine (born January 9, 1697 – died January 24, 1773) was an English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a country's main law-making body, from 1753 to 1768. He was also given a special title called an Irish peerage.
Early Life and Family
Gabriel Hanger was the son of Sir George Hanger. His father lived in Driffield, Gloucestershire. His mother was Ann Beale, whose father was Sir John Beale from Farningham in Kent. Gabriel's father, Sir George, was honored by King William III for his strong beliefs and respect for the law.
Gabriel inherited land and property from both his father in Driffield and his mother in Farningham.
A Career in Politics
Gabriel Hanger became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the House of Commons. He represented the area of Maidstone from 1753 to 1761.
In 1762, Gabriel Hanger received a special honor. He was given the title of Baron Coleraine in the Peerage of Ireland. This meant he became a "Lord." His uncle, John Hanger, was once the governor of the Bank of England. The title of Baron Coleraine had existed before, but it ended when the last person holding it passed away without a direct heir. It was then brought back for Gabriel Hanger.
Because his title was an Irish peerage, he was still allowed to be an MP in the British House of Commons. After becoming a Baron, he continued his political work. He represented Bridgwater from 1763 to 1768. His son described him as a respected and independent "County Gentleman" in the House of Commons.
Family Life
In 1753, Gabriel Hanger married Elizabeth Bond in Driffield. She was the daughter of Richard Bond from Hereford. They had seven children together. Three of their sons survived: John, William, and George.
George, one of his sons, wrote a short, funny poem about himself and his brothers:
- Three pretty boys did Gabriel get,
- The youngest George by name, Sir
- A funny dog, not favoured much
- By fortune or by fame, Sir.
Later Years
Lord Coleraine passed away in Bray, Berkshire, when he was 73 years old. He was buried in Driffield.
