George Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle facts for kids
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The Earl of Carlisle
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| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
| In office 6 March 1850 – 21 February 1852 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | Lord John Russell |
| Preceded by | The Lord Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Robert Adam Christopher |
| Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
| In office 7 March 1855 – 8 March 1858 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Viscount Palmerston |
| Preceded by | The Earl of St Germans |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Eglinton |
| In office 24 June 1859 – 1 November 1864 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Viscount Palmerston |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Eglinton |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Wodehouse |
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| Born | 18 April 1802 Berkeley Square, Westminster, England |
| Died | 5 December 1864 (aged 62) Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle (born April 18, 1802 – died December 5, 1864), was an important British politician, speaker, and writer. Before he became the Earl of Carlisle in 1848, he was known as Viscount Morpeth. He held several key government positions during his career.
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Early Life and Education
George Howard was born in Westminster, London. He was the oldest son of George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle and Lady Georgiana Cavendish. He had two younger brothers, Lord Lanerton and Charles Howard.
He went to school at Eton and then to Christ Church, Oxford University. At Oxford, he was known for being a very good student and a talented writer of poetry. In 1821, he won two important awards for his poems. He loved poetry throughout his life and even exchanged poems with the famous poet William Wordsworth.
In 1826, George Howard traveled to Russia with his uncle, the Duke of Devonshire. They went to see the coronation of Tsar Nicholas I. George became very popular in the high society of St Petersburg.
Political Career
George Howard started his political career in 1826. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Morpeth. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the country's main law-making body, the Parliament. He held this seat until 1830.
After that, he represented Yorkshire until 1832. From 1832 to 1841, and again from 1846 to 1848, he represented the West Riding of Yorkshire. In 1848, he became the Earl of Carlisle after his father passed away. This meant he joined the House of Lords, which is the upper house of the UK Parliament.
Important Government Roles
George Howard served in several important government jobs:
- From 1835 to 1841, he was the Chief Secretary for Ireland under Lord Melbourne. This role was like a main minister for governing Ireland.
- From 1846 to 1850, he was the First Commissioner of Woods and Forests under Lord John Russell.
- From 1850 to 1852, he was the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, also under Lord John Russell.
- He served twice as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland under Lord Palmerston. This role meant he was the Queen's main representative in Ireland. His first term was from 1855 to 1858, and his second was from 1859 to 1864.
In 1835, he became a member of the Privy Council for both the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Privy Council is a group of important advisors to the monarch. He also served as a special attendant to the Queen's mother, the Duchess of Kent, during the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838.
In 1853, he was given the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh, which is a special honor. In 1855, he became a Knight of the Garter, one of the most important awards in Britain.
The Morpeth Roll
After he finished his role as Chief Secretary of Ireland in 1841, many people wanted to show their thanks for his work. Over 160,000 men and women signed their names on 652 sheets of paper. These sheets were then joined together to create a very long scroll, measuring 420 meters (about 1,378 feet)! This scroll is known as the Morpeth Roll.
Later Life and Death
Lord Carlisle never married. He passed away at Castle Howard in December 1864, when he was 62 years old. He was buried in his family's special burial place. His younger brother, Reverend William George Howard, became the next Earl of Carlisle.
Legacy and Memorials
People remembered Lord Carlisle for his dedication and service. Several memorials were built to honor him:
Carlisle Memorial Column
On Bulmer Hill, near the village of Bulmer in North Yorkshire, there is a tall column called the Carlisle Memorial Column. It was built between 1869 and 1870 using money donated by the public. The column has an inscription that says he was loved by everyone who knew him in his private life. It also says that his public actions earned the respect of his country, and he left a bright example of a true patriot and a devoted Christian.
Statues
The Irish sculptor John Henry Foley created statues of Lord Carlisle.
- One statue was placed in Phoenix Park, Dublin, in 1870. This statue stood in the People's Garden until 1956. In 1956, it was damaged in an explosion and later moved to Castle Howard in Yorkshire. The base where it once stood is still in Phoenix Park today.
- Another statue was put up in Brampton, Carlisle in Cumbria, also in 1870. This statue stands on Brampton Motte and shows him wearing the special robes of a Knight of the Garter.
Images for kids
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The statue of Lord Carlisle, which stood in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, from 1870 to 1956
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The plinth of the former statue today
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Statue of Lord Carlisle on Brampton Motte
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Obelisk at top of Bulmer Hill
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Inscription on obelisk (see text)
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