George Whiteley, 1st Baron Marchamley facts for kids
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The Lord Marchamley
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George Whiteley MP, circa 1906
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| Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury |
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| In office 12 December 1905 – 3 June 1908 |
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| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Prime Minister | Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | Sir Alexander Acland-Hood, Bt |
| Succeeded by | Jack Pease |
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| Born | 30 August 1855 |
| Died | 21 October 1925 (aged 70) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative to 1900 Liberal 1900-1925(death) |
| Spouse | Alice Tattersall (d. 1913) |
George Whiteley, 1st Baron Marchamley (PC) was an important British politician. He was born on August 30, 1855, and passed away on October 21, 1925. He started his career with the Conservative Party. Later, he joined the Liberal Party.
From 1905 to 1908, he worked as the Chief Whip. This job meant he helped lead the Liberal government. He served under two Prime Ministers: Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and H. H. Asquith.
About George Whiteley
George Whiteley was the oldest son of George Whiteley, who was a Justice of the Peace (a local official). His family lived in Blackburn, Lancashire. George also had a brother, Herbert, who also became a Member of Parliament.
Before becoming a politician, George Whiteley was involved in business. He was a partner in a company that spun cotton. He also had big investments in brewing (making beer).
His Journey in Politics
George Whiteley started his political career as a Conservative. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Stockport. He held this position from 1893 to 1900.
In 1900, he decided to switch parties and joined the Liberal Party. That same year, he was elected as an MP for Pudsey. He served as an MP for Pudsey until 1908.
When the Liberal Party came into power in December 1905, George Whiteley became the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury. This role is also known as the Chief Whip. In 1907, he was made a Privy Counsellor. This is a special group of advisors to the King or Queen.
On June 1, 1908, he left Parliament. He did this by accepting a job called Steward of the Manor of Northstead. People thought he retired because he had trouble sleeping for a long time. Soon after, on July 3, 1908, he was given a special title. He became Baron Marchamley, which meant he joined the House of Lords. He sometimes gave speeches there, with his last one in November 1919. People said he was a good speaker and helped the Liberal Party.
He also served as a Justice of the Peace for Hampshire starting in 1900, and for Shropshire from 1908.
His Family Life
Lord Marchamley married Alice Tattersall in 1881. She was the only child of William Tattersall.
In 1907, he bought Hawkstone Hall and its lands in Shropshire. He bought them from the 4th Viscount Hill. He later sold these estates in 1923. His title, Baron Marchamley, was named after the village of Marchamley, which is near Hawkstone Hall.
Lady Marchamley passed away in 1913. Lord Marchamley lived for twelve more years after her. He died at his home in London in October 1925, at the age of 70. He was buried in the churchyard of St Luke's, in Weston-under-Redcastle, Shropshire. His son, William, took over his title as the next Baron.
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A coronet, a type of crown worn by a Baron.
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The coat of arms for Baron Marchamley.
