George Holroyd, 2nd Earl of Sheffield facts for kids
George Augustus Frederick Charles Holroyd, 2nd Earl of Sheffield (born March 16, 1802 – died April 5, 1876), was an important British politician. He was known as Viscount Pevensey from 1816 to 1821. He belonged to the Conservative Party.
A Life in Politics
George Holroyd became the 2nd Earl of Sheffield when he was just 19 years old in 1821. He inherited this title from his father, John Baker-Holroyd, 1st Earl of Sheffield. His mother was Lady Anne, who was the daughter of Prime Minister Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford.
Joining the House of Lords
As an Earl, George Holroyd was able to join the House of Lords. This is a very old part of the British Parliament. He took his seat because of his title, Baron Sheffield, which was part of the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The Peerage is a system of noble titles in the UK.
Serving the Government
From 1858 to 1859, Lord Sheffield worked as a Lord-in-waiting. This job meant he was a government whip in the House of Lords. A whip helps make sure that members of their party vote in a certain way. He served during a time when the Conservative Party was in power. This government was led by the Earl of Derby.
Family Life
In 1825, Lord Sheffield married Lady Harriet. She was the daughter of Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood.
Lord Sheffield passed away in April 1876 when he was 74 years old. His son, Henry, became the next Earl of Sheffield. Lady Harriet, the Countess of Sheffield, died later in January 1889.
