Henry Brougham (landowner) facts for kids
Henry Brougham (born 1742, died 1810) was an important landowner in north west England. His lands stretched across much of Westmorland.
He was a lawyer in Scotland. In 1802, he helped restart the Edinburgh Review. This was a famous magazine at the time. His son later became a noble, known as Baron Brougham and Vaux.
About Henry Brougham
Henry Brougham was born on June 18, 1742. His birthplace was Scales Hall in Cumberland. His father, also named Henry Brougham, worked for the Duke of Norfolk. His mother was Mary Freeman.
In 1756, his family moved to Brougham Hall. Henry went to school at Eton College. After that, he studied to become a lawyer at Gray's Inn starting in 1765.
He later married and moved to Edinburgh, Scotland. He lived in a new house at 21 St Andrew Square. There, he became a well-known lawyer in Scotland.
In 1784, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This was a special honor for people who did important work. His father-in-law, William Robertson, helped him get this honor.
Henry Brougham passed away on February 13, 1810, in Edinburgh. He was buried at Restalrig Church.
His Family
In 1777, Henry Brougham married Eleanor Syme. She was the daughter of Rev James Syme. Eleanor was also the niece of William Robertson.
Henry and Eleanor had six children. They had one daughter and five sons.
Their oldest son was Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778–1868). He became the first Baron Brougham and Vaux. Their youngest son, William (1795–1886), took over the noble title in 1868. This happened because all his older brothers had already passed away.
