James Scudamore, 3rd Viscount Scudamore facts for kids
James Scudamore, 3rd Viscount Scudamore (1684 – 2 December 1716) was an English landowner and a politician from the Tory party. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, from 1705 until he passed away in 1716.
Early Life and Family
James Scudamore was born in 1684 and was baptised on July 15th. He was the second son of John Scudamore, 2nd Viscount Scudamore, but became the oldest surviving son. His mother was Lady Frances Cecil.
When he was about 11 years old, James started studying at Gloucester Hall, Oxford University. Later, in 1712, he earned a special degree called a DCL.
In 1697, when James was 13, his father passed away. James then inherited his father's title, Viscount Scudamore, and the family's large estate called Holme Lacy. A "viscount" is a noble title, a bit like a lord. An "estate" is a large area of land with a big house.
From 1698 to 1703, James travelled a lot around Europe. He visited countries like France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
In 1706, on March 7th, James Scudamore got married to Frances Digby.
Political Career
James Scudamore was a member of the Tory party. This was one of the main political groups in England at the time.
In 1705, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Herefordshire. An MP is someone chosen to represent an area in the House of Commons. He was elected without anyone running against him, which means he was "unopposed."
He was elected again for Herefordshire in 1708 after a competition. In 1710, James had a serious accident. He fell from his horse while riding quickly for election work. This fall caused him some health problems.
Even with his injury, he was re-elected as MP for Herefordshire in 1710. He was also elected without opposition in 1713. In the 1715 election, he decided to represent a different area, Hereford, and was elected there.
Later Life and Legacy
James Scudamore passed away on December 2, 1716. His death was caused by the injuries he suffered from his fall from the horse in 1710.
After his death, his wife, Frances, remarried to Charles FitzRoy-Scudamore. They had a daughter named Frances (1750–1820). This daughter later married Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk.
