Henry Lumley, Viscount Lumley facts for kids
Henry Lumley, Viscount Lumley (born around 1685 – died 24 April 1710) was a young British politician. He came from Stansted Park in Sussex and Lumley Castle in County Durham. Henry Lumley was a member of the Whig Party, a political group in Britain at the time. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of today's Parliament, from 1708 until his death in 1710.
Early Life and Education
Henry Lumley was the oldest son of Richard Lumley, 1st Earl of Scarbrough and his wife, Frances Jones. His family was quite important.
Henry went to Eton College in 1698, which is a famous school in England. Later, in 1703, he studied at King's College, Cambridge, a well-known university. In 1708, he also became a Captain in the 1st Dragoon Guards, a military regiment.
A Young Politician
In December 1708, Henry Lumley became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Arundel. This area was close to his family's estates in Sussex. As an MP, he represented the people of Arundel in the House of Commons.
Henry was a Whig politician. The Whigs were one of the two main political parties in Britain during that time. They often supported more power for Parliament and religious freedom.
His Short Life
Sadly, Henry Lumley's political career was very short. He passed away on 24 April 1710, when he was only about 25 years old. He died from smallpox, a serious disease that was common at the time.
Henry was buried at St Martin-in-the-Fields, a church in London. He was known for being quite short. The famous poet Alexander Pope, who was also a short man, felt sad about Henry's death and admired him.
