Henry Waldegrave, 1st Baron Waldegrave facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Lord Waldegrave
|
|
|---|---|
| English Ambassador to France | |
| In office 1688–1689 |
|
| Preceded by | Bevil Skelton |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Portland |
| Comptroller of the Household | |
| In office 1687–1689 |
|
| Preceded by | The Lord Maynard |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Wharton |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Henry Waldegrave
1661 |
| Died | 24 January 1689 (aged 27–28) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including James |
Henry Waldegrave, 1st Baron Waldegrave (born in 1661, died January 24, 1689) was an important English nobleman. He was also a supporter of a group called the Jacobites. He held important jobs in the government before he passed away.
Contents
About Henry Waldegrave
Early Life and Family
Henry Waldegrave was born in 1661. His father was Sir Charles Waldegrave, who was the 3rd Baronet. His mother was Eleanor Waldegrave. Her maiden name was Englefield.
His Important Jobs
Around 1684, Henry Waldegrave inherited his father's title. He became the 4th Baronet Waldegrave, of Hever Castle. Because of his marriage, he was given a new title in 1686. He became Baron Waldegrave, of Chewton, Somerset.
In 1687, he became the Comptroller of the Household. This was a high-ranking job at the King's court. He continued in this role even when the King's court moved to Saint-Germain-en-Laye in France. He held this job until he died in 1689.
In 1688, he was chosen to be the English Ambassador to France. An ambassador is like a country's representative in another country. He served in this role until 1689.
His Family Life
On November 29, 1683, Henry Waldegrave married Henrietta FitzJames. She was born in 1667 and passed away in 1730. Henrietta was the daughter of King James II and his mistress, Arabella Churchill. Arabella was also the sister of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough.
Henry and Henrietta had three children:
- James Waldegrave, 1st Earl Waldegrave (1684–1741): He married Mary Webb in 1714. She was the daughter of Sir John Webb, 3rd Baronet.
- Hon. Arabella Waldegrave (1687–1740): She became a nun.
- Hon. Henry Waldegrave (1688–around 1726)
Lord Waldegrave passed away on January 24, 1689. After his death, his wife Henrietta married Piers Butler, 3rd Viscount Galmoye.
His Descendants
Through his son James, Henry Waldegrave became the grandfather of several notable people. These included James Waldegrave, 2nd Earl Waldegrave and John Waldegrave, 3rd Earl Waldegrave. He was also the grandfather of Lady Henrietta Waldegrave. She married Lord Edward Herbert and later John Beard, a famous singer.
Henry Waldegrave was also a very distant ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales. She was the first wife of Charles III, the current King of the United Kingdom.
