George Whichcot facts for kids

George Whichcot was a British politician who lived a long time ago. He was born in 1653 and passed away in 1720. George Whichcot was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. He represented the area of Lincolnshire from 1698 to 1700 and again from 1705 to 1710.

Who Was George Whichcot?

George Whichcot was an important figure in British politics during the late 1600s and early 1700s. He served as a Member of Parliament, which means he was elected to represent people in the government. His life involved both politics and military service.

Early Life and Family

George Whichcot was born in a place called Fotherby in Lincolnshire, England. His parents were Sir William Whichcot and Margaret Clifton. He was baptised, which is a type of religious ceremony, on June 8, 1653.

In 1698, George Whichcot married Frances Boynton. After their marriage, she became Frances Whichcot.

A Career in Politics

Serving in Parliament

In the same year he got married, 1698, George Whichcot became a Member of Parliament (MP). He was elected to the Parliament of England for the area of Westminster. This was during the time when William III of England was king. He served in Parliament from 1698 to 1700. We don't know much about his political opinions during this first period.

Military Service

George Whichcot also had a military background. From 1690 to 1692, he was a captain under George Saunderson, who was the 5th Viscount Castleton. A captain is a leader in the army. In 1707, a famous politician named Sidney Godolphin mentioned that Whichcot had taken part in "the last war." Later in his life, people often called him 'Colonel,' which is an even higher rank in the military.

Later Political Years

George Whichcot was elected to Parliament again in 1705. By this time, he was part of a political group called the Whigs. He kept his seat in Parliament until 1710.

In the General Elections of 1710, George Whichcot faced a tough challenge. He was running against two candidates from the Tory party, which was another major political group. His campaign also had money problems, so he ended up losing the election. After this, George Whichcot did not try to become a Member of Parliament again in future elections.

In 1718, he was given a yearly payment of £400, which was a good amount of money back then.

Final Years

George Whichcot passed away on September 5, 1720, in Lincolnshire. He was buried a few days later, on September 9.