George Henry Rose facts for kids
Sir George Henry Rose (born 1771, died 1855) was an important British politician and diplomat. He worked for his country in government and abroad.
Sir George Rose's Life and Career
George Henry Rose was the oldest son of George Rose. He studied at St John's College, Cambridge, a famous university.
He became a Member of Parliament (MP). This means he was elected to help make laws for Britain. He represented Southampton from 1794 to 1813. Later, he represented Christchurch from 1818 to 1832 and again from 1837 to 1844.
Sir George also served as the Clerk of the Parliaments from 1818 until his death in 1855. This was a very important job in the British Parliament.
He was also a diplomat, meaning he represented Britain in other countries. He worked as an Envoy (a special messenger) in cities like Munich and Berlin. In 1807 and 1808, he was sent to the United States. This mission happened after a naval incident called the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. Unfortunately, his mission to the U.S. did not succeed. This was because the instructions he received from George Canning, a British leader, were very strict and hard to follow.
Sir George Rose's Family Life
In 1796, George Henry Rose married Frances Duncombe. She was the daughter of Thomas Duncombe. Frances was one of the wealthiest young women in Britain at that time.
They had six children together:
- George Pitt Rose (1797–1851), who became a Major. He married Phoebe Susanna Vesey.
- Frances Theodora Rose (1798–1879). She married George Douglas, 17th Earl of Morton.
- Charles Philip Rose (1799–1835), who did not marry.
- Hugh Rose, 1st Baron Strathnairn (1801–1885), who became a Field Marshal. He also did not marry.
- Sir William Rose (1808–1885). He married Sophia Maria Andalusia Thellusson.
- Arthur Robert Rose (1811–1869).
