Jerome, 4th Count de Salis-Soglio facts for kids
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Jerome de Salis
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| Born | 14 February 1771 Chiavenna |
| Died | 2 October 1836 (aged 65) Dawley Lodge, Harlington, London, England |
| Buried | Church of St Peter and St Paul, Harlington |
| Noble family | De Salis |
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Sophia Drake
(m. 1797; died 1803)Penelope Freeman
(m. 1807; died 1807)Henrietta (Harriet) Foster
(m. 1810) |
| Issue | Peter, 5th Count de Salis-Soglio Sophia Filgate Rodolphus de Salis William De Salis (Nina) Catherina Barbara Warren, Baroness de Tabley Leopold Fane De Salis Henrietta de Salis John de Salis C. Louis Fane de Salis Henrietta Bisse-Challoner
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| Father | Peter, 3rd Count de Salis |
| Mother | Ann de Salis |
Jerome de Salis, Count de Salis-Soglio (born February 14, 1771 – died October 2, 1836), was an important noble from a region called Grisons, which is now part of Switzerland. He was also a landowner in Ireland. He held several important positions, like Deputy Lieutenant (a representative of the Crown) and Justice of the Peace (a local judge). He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, which means he was recognized for his contributions to science.
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About Jerome de Salis
Jerome de Salis was the oldest son of Peter De Salis and his third wife, Ann. He was born in a town called Chiavenna on February 14, 1771.
He passed away on October 2, 1836, at Dawley Lodge in Harlington, England. He was buried in the old Church of St Peter and St Paul in Harlington, London.
His Interesting Ideas
Jerome de Salis had some unique thoughts. In a letter from 1830, he wrote about possibly moving to Madeira for the winter. He also mentioned a vision he had in 1815. In this vision, he thought that if people started using flying machines for military operations, it would be a sign of big changes to come.
He was also a friend of Samuel Wix, a religious leader. Jerome de Salis even paid to have one of Wix's books translated into different languages. This book was about trying to bring different Christian churches closer together.
Jerome's Family Life
Jerome de Salis was married three times during his life.
First Marriage
His first wife was Sophia (1765 – 1803). She was the daughter of Admiral Francis William Drake. They got married on August 12, 1797. Together, they had one son:
- Peter John Fane de Salis, 5th Count de Salis-Soglio (born February 1799 – died December 24, 1870)
Later Marriages
After Sophia passed away in 1803, Jerome married Penelope (died 1807) on March 14, 1807. She was the daughter of Dr. Robert Freeman. They had one daughter, but Penelope died shortly after her birth.
A couple of years later, Jerome married Henrietta (Harriet) (1785 – 1856) on May 10, 1810. She was the daughter of Bishop William Foster. Jerome and Henrietta had nine children together. Some of their notable children included Rodolphus Johannes Leslie Hibernicus de Salis, William Andreas Salicus Fane De Salis, Leopold Fane De Salis, and Henry de Salis.
Important Moments in His Life
Jerome de Salis had many important moments and roles throughout his life.
- Deputy Lieutenant: On April 9, 1797, he was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Middlesex county. This meant he helped the Lord Lieutenant, who was the Queen or King's representative in the county.
- Military Service: He became a lieutenant in a group called the Loyal Uxbridge Volunteers on September 5, 1803.
- Inheriting His Title: On November 20, 1807, he officially became the Count de Salis-Soglio after his father passed away.
- Royal Recognition: King George III gave him special permission on April 4, 1809, to use his title of Count in the United Kingdom.
- High Sheriff: In 1810, he was appointed High Sheriff of Armagh, an important role in local government in Ireland.
- Supporting Education: In 1811, he became a patron (a supporter) of a new school in Mullavilly, Laurelvale, Ballylisk, Tandragee, in county Armagh.
- Joining the Royal Society: In December 1808, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group for people who have made important discoveries in science. Many famous people supported his election, including his uncle and other notable scholars.
- Literary Work: By May 26, 1835, he finished translating all the known writings of St. Cyrillus of Jerusalem, an important historical figure.
- Zoological Society: In 1836, he likely became a member of the Zoological Society of London, which focuses on animals and their conservation.
