Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie, 2nd Earl of Radnor facts for kids
Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie, 2nd Earl of Radnor (FRS FSA) was an important British politician. He was born on March 4, 1750, and passed away on January 27, 1828. Before he became the Earl of Radnor, he was known by other titles, like Hon. Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie and Viscount Folkestone. He served in the House of Commons (which is part of the British Parliament) from 1771 to 1776. After that, he inherited his father's title and became the Earl of Radnor.
Life of Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie
Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie was born in Westminster, England. His father was William Bouverie, 1st Earl of Radnor, and his mother was Harriet Pleydell. Harriet's father was Sir Mark Stuart Pleydell, who owned Coleshill House.
Jacob went to Harrow School and then studied at University College, Oxford. He earned his first degree in 1770 and a master's degree in 1773. When he turned 21 in 1771, he was elected to the House of Commons to represent Salisbury.
In 1776, Jacob's father passed away, and Jacob became the 2nd Earl of Radnor. He also took over his father's role as the Recorder of Salisbury. In 1779, he became a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, which means he was recognized for his knowledge of history and old things.
He also had a military role, becoming a captain in the Northamptonshire Regiment of Militia in 1779. He was appointed a deputy lieutenant for Wiltshire in 1780. Later, in 1791, he became the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, a very important position representing the King or Queen in that county. He held this role until 1819, when he resigned due to poor health. He also served as a colonel in the Berkshire Militia.
In 1789, Radnor joined the board of directors for the French Hospital, which was a charity. He later became its governor. For many years, members of the Radnor family continued to be governors of this hospital.
In 1795, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a very high honor for scientists and thinkers. He also became the High Steward of Wallingford in 1799. In 1802, he was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Kent. Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie passed away in 1828 at Longford Castle in Wiltshire. His oldest son then inherited his title.
Family Life
Jacob Pleydell-Bouverie lived at Longford Castle and also at Coleshill House, which belonged to his mother's family. In 1777, he married Hon. Anne Duncombe. She was the daughter of Anthony Duncombe, 1st Baron Feversham.
Jacob and Anne had eight children together:
- Lady Mary Anne Pleydell-Bouverie (1778–1790)
- William Pleydell-Bouverie, 3rd Earl of Radnor (1779–1869)
- Hon. Duncombe Pleydell Pleydell-Bouverie (1780–1850)
- Hon. Lawrence Pleydell-Bouverie (1781–1811)
- Lady Harriet Pleydell-Bouverie (1782–1794)
- Lady Barbara Pleydell-Bouverie (1783–1798)
- Rev. Hon. Frederick Pleydell-Bouverie (1785–1857); he married Elizabeth Sullivan and they had ten children.
- Hon. Philip Pleydell-Bouverie (1788–1872)
