Jacob Bouverie, 1st Viscount Folkestone facts for kids
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The Viscount Folkestone
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| Member of Parliament for Salisbury | |
| In office 1741–1747 Serving with Sir Edward Seymour
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| Preceded by | Peter Bathurst Henry Hoare |
| Succeeded by | William Bouverie Edward Poore |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Jacob des Bouverie
14 October 1694 London, England |
| Died | 17 February 1761 (aged 66) |
| Spouses |
Mary Clarke
(m. 1724; died 1739)Elizabeth Marsham
(m. 1741) |
| Children | 13 |
| Parents | Sir William des Bouverie, 1st Baronet Anne Urry |
| Residence | Longford Castle |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Jacob Bouverie, 1st Viscount Folkestone (born 14 October 1694 – died 17 February 1761) was an important English politician. He was known as Sir Jacob Bouverie, 3rd Baronet from 1737 until 1747. A baronet is a special title, like a knight, but it can be passed down in the family. A Viscount is a higher noble title.
Early Life
Jacob Bouverie was born with the name Jacob des Bouverie. He was baptised (a special church ceremony) on 14 October 1694 in London. His parents were Sir William des Bouverie, who was the 1st Baronet, and Anne Urry.
In 1736, Jacob inherited the baronet title and Longford Castle from his older brother, Edward. A year later, in 1737, he officially changed his last name by removing "des" from "des Bouverie."
His Public Service
Jacob Bouverie studied law at the Middle Temple in 1708. This was a place where people learned to become lawyers. Later, in 1711, he went to Christ Church, Oxford, which is a famous university.
He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Salisbury in 1741. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's government. He served in this role until 1747. In 1744, he also became the Recorder of Salisbury, which meant he was a judge in that city.
In 1747, Jacob Bouverie received two new noble titles: Viscount Folkestone and Baron Longford. These titles were given to him by the King. In 1750, he became a deputy lieutenant for Wiltshire. This was an important local government role. In 1755, he was chosen as the very first president of the Royal Society of Arts. This society helps to encourage new ideas in arts, manufacturing, and trade.
His Family
Jacob Bouverie was married twice and had many children. His first wife was Mary Clarke. They got married on 31 January 1724 in London. Mary was the daughter of a merchant named Bartholomew Clarke.
Together, Jacob and Mary had five sons and six daughters. Sadly, many of them died when they were very young. Only two of their sons lived to be adults. Their children included:
- William Bouverie, 1st Earl of Radnor (1725–1776), who later inherited his father's titles.
- Hon. Anne Bouverie (1729–1813).
- Hon. Mary Bouverie (1730–1804).
- Hon. Charlotte Bouverie (1732–1809).
- Hon. Harriet Bouverie (1736–1777).
- Hon. Edward Bouverie (1738–1810).
Mary, his first wife, passed away in 1739. Jacob then married his second wife, Elizabeth Marsham, in 1741. Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Marsham, 1st Baron Romney. Jacob and Elizabeth had two sons together. One of their sons was:
- Philip Bouverie-Pusey (1746–1828).
Lord Folkestone died on 17 February 1761. After he passed away, his oldest son, William, inherited his family's estates and titles. Other members of the Bouverie family continued to hold the Salisbury MP seat for nearly a hundred years after Jacob.
