George Onslow, 1st Earl of Onslow facts for kids
George Onslow was an important British nobleman and politician. He was born on September 13, 1731. He was known as Lord Onslow for many years. Later, he became the 1st Earl of Onslow. He passed away on May 17, 1814.
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Who Was George Onslow?
George Onslow followed in his father's footsteps. His father, Arthur Onslow, was a very important person in British politics. George joined a famous law school called the Middle Temple. This happened on November 14, 1739. However, he did not become a lawyer.
His Political Journey
George Onslow served in the British Parliament. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for different areas.
- From 1754 to 1761, he was an MP for Rye.
- From 1761 to 1774, he represented Surrey.
He also held important government jobs.
- From 1765 to 1777, he worked as a junior Lord of the Treasury. This meant he helped manage the country's money.
- After that, he became the Comptroller of the Household. Then he was the Treasurer of the Household. These roles involved managing the royal household's finances.
His Military Role
George Onslow also had a military career.
- In 1759, he became a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 1st Royal Surrey Militia. The militia was like a local army.
- Later that year, he was promoted to Colonel. He commanded one of the Surrey Militia battalions.
- He stopped his military command in 1765. This was because he became a government minister.
- His oldest son later commanded the 2nd Royal Surrey Militia. This happened when George Onslow was a Lord Lieutenant of Surrey.
Becoming a Nobleman
George Onslow received several special titles during his life.
- On May 20, 1776, he was given the title Baron Cranley.
- Later that year, on October 8, 1776, he also became Baron Onslow. This title was passed down to him from a relative.
- He received even higher honors on June 17, 1801. He was made Viscount Cranley and Earl of Onslow.
George Onslow's Family
Lord Onslow married Henrietta Shelley on June 26, 1753. They had four sons and one daughter.
- Thomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of Onslow was born in 1754. He later became the 2nd Earl of Onslow.
- John Onslow was born in 1755 but passed away young.
- Henry Onslow was born in 1757 but also passed away young.
- Edward Onslow was born in 1758. He married Marie Rosalie de Bourdeille. They had children.
- Henrietta Onslow was born in 1760 but died when she was a baby.
In 1778, Lord Onslow sold a large property. It was called Imber Court in Thames Ditton. This estate included farms and gardens.
George Onslow passed away on May 17, 1814. He was 82 years old. His oldest son, Thomas, took over his titles.
