Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (first creation) facts for kids
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The Earl of Uxbridge
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| Member of Parliament for Staffordshire | |
| In office 1707–1712 Serving with Sir Edward Bagot, John Wrottesley, William Ward
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| Preceded by | Parliament of England |
| Succeeded by | William Ward Charles Bagot |
| In office 1695–1707 Serving with John Grey, Sir Edward Bagot
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| Preceded by | Sir Walter Bagot John Grey |
| Succeeded by | Parliament of Great Britain |
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Henry Paget
13 January 1663 |
| Died | 30 August 1743 (aged 80) West Drayton |
| Spouses |
Mary Catesby
(m. 1686; died 1734)Elizabeth Bagot
(m. 1739) |
| Relations | Francis Pierrepoint (grandfather) Henry Paget, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge (grandson) |
| Children | Thomas Paget, Lord Paget (son) |
| Parents | William Paget, 6th Baron Paget Frances Pierrepont |
Henry Paget, born on January 13, 1663, was an important British politician and landowner. He lived in places like Beaudesert in Staffordshire and West Drayton in Middlesex. He was a member of the British Parliament for many years. Later, he was given the special title of Baron Burton and then Earl of Uxbridge. He was known as a "Tory" politician who supported the new royal family, the Hanovers. He passed away on August 30, 1743.
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Early Life and Family
Henry Paget was the son of William Paget, who was the 6th Baron Paget. His mother was Frances Pierrepont. Her father was Francis Pierrepont. Frances was also the granddaughter of Robert Pierrepont, the 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull.
Political Career
Henry Paget started his political journey in 1689. He became a "deputy lieutenant" for Middlesex and Staffordshire. This role meant he helped the main lieutenant in managing the county.
In 1695, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Staffordshire. He was part of the Tory political group. In 1702, he also became a deputy lieutenant for Buckinghamshire.
Working for the Government
From 1704 to 1708, Henry Paget served on a special council. This council advised the Lord High Admiral, Prince George of Denmark, on naval matters. He also worked as a "Lord Commissioner of the Treasury" from 1710 to 1711. This role involved managing government money.
In 1711, he was made the "Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard." This was a group of royal bodyguards. The next day, he became a "Privy Counsellor." This meant he was a trusted advisor to the King or Queen.
Becoming a Peer
On January 1, 1712, Henry Paget was given a new title. He became Baron Burton, which meant he joined the House of Lords. This was a big step up in his political career.
In 1713, he inherited the title of 7th Baron Paget from his father. He also took over his father's role as the "Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire."
Earl of Uxbridge
In 1714, Henry Paget was asked to be an "Envoy Extraordinary" to the Elector of Hanover. This was a diplomatic role, like being an ambassador. However, he refused to go unless he was made an Earl. Queen Anne did not agree to this at the time.
But when the Elector of Hanover became King George I of Great Britain, things changed. On October 19, 1714, King George I made Henry Paget the Earl of Uxbridge. He also appointed him to the new Privy Council. In 1727, a town in Massachusetts, USA, was named Uxbridge in his honor.
Later Life
After 1715, Lord Uxbridge left his roles as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard and Lord Lieutenant. He then became the "Recorder" of Lichfield, a type of judge. He held this position until he passed away. In 1740, he also became a "justice of the peace" for Cambridgeshire. This role involved keeping law and order.
Family Life
In 1686, Henry Paget married Mary Catesby. She was the eldest daughter of Thomas Catesby. Together, they had two children:
- Thomas Catesby Paget, who was known as Lord Paget. He married Lady Elizabeth Egerton.
- Lady Mary Paget, who married Stephen Metcalfe.
Mary, Lady Uxbridge, passed away suddenly in 1734. She was buried in West Drayton. In 1739, Lord Uxbridge married again. His second wife was Elizabeth Bagot. She was from another important family in Staffordshire. Henry was 76 years old, and Elizabeth was 69 when they married.
The Earl of Uxbridge died at West Drayton on August 30, 1743, at the age of 80. His son, Thomas, had passed away before him. So, his grandson, Henry, became the 2nd Earl of Uxbridge. His second wife, Lady Uxbridge, died a few years later in 1749.
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