James Hozier, 2nd Baron Newlands facts for kids
James Henry Cecil Hozier, 2nd Baron Newlands (born April 4, 1851 – died September 5, 1929) was an important person from Scotland. He worked for the government, helped with international relations, and was a politician. He was known as the 2nd Baron Newlands.
Early Life and Education
James Hozier was the son of William Hozier, 1st Baron Newlands. His father was the first person to hold the title of Baron Newlands.
James went to school at Eton College, which is a famous boarding school. After that, he studied at Balliol College, Oxford, one of the colleges at the well-known University of Oxford. In 1880, he married Lady Mary Louisa Wellesley Cecil. Her father was the 3rd Marquess of Exeter.
Working for the Government
James Hozier started his career in the government's Diplomatic Service in 1876. This service helps a country deal with other countries. He worked as a Diplomatic Secretary at an important meeting called the Constantinople Conference from 1876 to 1877.
He also worked as a Private Secretary for a very important politician, the Marquess of Salisbury. He helped the Marquess when he was the Foreign Secretary (the person in charge of foreign affairs) from 1878 to 1880. Later, he helped him again when the Marquess became the Prime Minister (the head of the government) from 1885 to 1886.
Life in Politics
After his work in diplomacy, James Hozier became a politician. He joined the Conservative Party. From 1886 to 1906, he was a Member of Parliament (MP) for an area called South Lanarkshire. An MP is someone elected by people to represent them in the country's main law-making body, called Parliament.
Besides his political work, James Hozier held other important roles. He was the Grand Master Mason of Scotland from 1899 to 1903. This is a high position in a fraternal organization known as Freemasonry. He was also a Brigadier in the Royal Company of Archers starting in 1910. This is a ceremonial group that acts as the monarch's bodyguard in Scotland. In 1917, he was given the Freedom of the City of Glasgow, which is a special honor from the city.
Later Life and Legacy
James Hozier passed away on September 5, 1929. He did not have any children. Because of this, his title, Baron Newlands, ended when he died.
