Jeremiah Dyson facts for kids
Jeremiah Dyson (born 1722 – died 16 September 1776) was a British government official and politician. He played a role in the British government during the 1700s.
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Early Life and Education
Jeremiah Dyson began his studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Later, in 1742, he joined Leiden University in the Netherlands. He was known for being a good friend to others. For example, he helped his friend Mark Akenside, who was a poet and doctor, by giving him money regularly. Dyson also stood up for Akenside's famous poem, The Pleasures of the Imagination. He was also a friend of the well-known writer Samuel Richardson.
A Career in Government
Jeremiah Dyson had a long and successful career in British politics.
Working in Parliament
In 1748, Dyson bought the job of a clerk for the House of Commons. This was a very important role in the British Parliament. After King George III came to power, Dyson became a member of the Tory political party. He made a positive change by stopping the practice of selling other clerk jobs that worked under him.
Member of Parliament
Dyson served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for several areas:
- He was an MP for Yarmouth, Isle of Wight from 1762 to 1768.
- He then represented Weymouth and Melcombe Regis from 1768 to 1774.
- Finally, he was an MP for Horsham in 1774.
Key Government Roles
Jeremiah Dyson held several other important positions in the government:
- From 1764 to 1768, he was a commissioner for the Board of Trade. This group helped manage Britain's trade with other countries.
- He became a Lord of the Treasury from 1768 to 1774. This meant he helped manage the country's money.
- In 1774, he was made a Privy Counsellor. This was a special advisor to the King.
Views on American Colonies
Dyson supported Lord North's decisions regarding the American colonies. Lord North was the Prime Minister at the time. Dyson was known for being very dedicated to his work in Parliament. Because of his strong focus on parliamentary business, another politician named Isaac Barré gave him the nickname "Mungo."
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Jeremiah Dyson was an important British government worker and politician.
