John Atkins (MP) facts for kids
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John Atkins was an important English politician who lived from about 1754 to 1838. He came from Halstead Place, a town near Sevenoaks in Kent, England. He held several significant roles in London's government and also served in the country's Parliament.
Who Was John Atkins?
John Atkins began his career working on ships, sailing the seas. Later, he and his brother Abram started a business together. They were merchants, trading goods from the West Indies. This business helped him become well-known and successful.
A Leader in London
John Atkins became a local leader in London. In 1808, he was chosen as an Alderman. An Alderman is like a city council member who helps manage the city.
He also served as a Sheriff of London from 1809 to 1810. This role involved helping to keep law and order in the city. His biggest role was being the Lord Mayor of London from 1818 to 1819. The Lord Mayor is the head of the city government.
Serving in Parliament
Besides his work in London, John Atkins was also a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's main government, called Parliament.
He represented the area of Arundel twice: first from 1802 to 1806, and again from 1826 to 1832. He also represented the City of London in Parliament from 1812 to 1818.
His Family Life
John Atkins was married two times. First, he married Sarah Littell. They had three sons and two daughters together. Later, he married Anna Maria Burnaby. With Anna Maria, he had two more sons and five daughters.
