George Baillie-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Haddington facts for kids
George Baillie-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Haddington (born 14 April 1802 – died 25 June 1870) was an important Scottish politician. Before 1858, he was known as George Baillie. He was a member of the Conservative Party, which is one of the main political groups in the United Kingdom.
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About George Baillie-Hamilton
George Baillie-Hamilton was the son of George Baillie and Mary Pringle. His younger brother was Charles Baillie, Lord Jerviswoode. His family had a long history in Scotland.
Becoming an Earl
In 1858, George Baillie-Hamilton became the 10th Earl of Haddington. He inherited this title from his second cousin, Thomas Hamilton, 9th Earl of Haddington. An "Earl" is a noble title, like a duke or a baron, and it often comes with land and a seat in the House of Lords. After becoming an Earl, he added "Hamilton" to his last name in 1859. This was allowed by a special permission called a Royal Licence.
His Political Career
In 1859, George Baillie-Hamilton was chosen to be a Scottish Representative Peer. This meant he could represent Scotland in the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament. He sat with the Conservative Party members.
From 1867 to 1868, he worked as a Lord-in-waiting. This was a role where he helped the government in the House of Lords, acting like a whip to make sure his party's members voted as planned. He served under important Prime Ministers like the Earl of Derby and Benjamin Disraeli.
He also held a special role from 1867 to 1868 as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This person represents the King or Queen at the annual meeting of the Church of Scotland.
His Later Life
Lord Haddington passed away at Tyninghame House on 25 June 1870. He was 68 years old.
His Family Life
Lord Haddington married Georgina Markham on 16 December 1824. Georgina was the daughter of Robert Markham, who was an Archdeacon in York (a senior church official). They had several children together:
- George Baillie-Hamilton-Arden, 11th Earl of Haddington (who became the next Earl)
- Hon Robert Baillie-Hamilton (who became a Member of Parliament for Berwickshire)
- Hon. Clifton Baillie-Hamilton
- Cdr. the Hon. Henry Baillie-Hamilton
- Hon. Percy Baillie-Hamilton (who died when he was a baby)
- Rev the Hon. Arthur Baillie-Hamilton (who became a vicar)
- Lady Mary Baillie-Hamilton
- Lady Frances Baillie-Hamilton
- Lady Georgina Baillie-Hamilton
