John Hobart, 1st Earl of Buckinghamshire facts for kids
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The Earl of Buckinghamshire
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Portrait by John Theodore Heins, 1743
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| Treasurer of the Chamber | |
| In office 1727–1744 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Stanhope |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Hynde Cotton |
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| Born | 11 October 1693 |
| Died | 22 September 1756 (aged 62) |
| Parents | Sir Henry Hobart, 4th Baronet Elizabeth Maynard, |
| Alma mater | Clare College, Cambridge |
John Hobart, 1st Earl of Buckinghamshire (born 11 October 1693 – died 22 September 1756) was an important British politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the British Parliament, from 1715 to 1728. After that, he was given a special noble title called Baron Hobart.
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Early Life and Family
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John Hobart was the son of Sir Henry Hobart, 4th Baronet and Elizabeth Maynard. His family lived at a grand place called Blickling Hall. When John was young, his father died in 1698, and John inherited his father's title.
In 1710, John went to study at Clare College, Cambridge. He got married twice. His first wife was Judith Britiffe, whom he married in 1717. Later, in 1728, he married Elizabeth Bristow.
Political Career
Becoming a Member of Parliament
John Hobart started his political journey in 1715. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called St Ives. An MP is someone chosen to represent people in the House of Commons.
In 1719, he became the Vice-Admiral of Norfolk. This was an important role related to naval matters in that area. He held this position for the rest of his life.
New Roles and Titles
In 1721, John Hobart became a Lord of Trade. This meant he helped make decisions about Britain's trade with other countries. He was re-elected as an MP for St Ives in 1722.
In 1727, he was elected as an MP for two different places: Bere Alston and Norfolk. He chose to represent Norfolk.
Later in 1728, John Hobart was given a new noble title: Baron Hobart of Blickling. This happened during the coronation of King George II. Because he became a Baron, he left his seat in the House of Commons.
Key Government Positions
From 1727 to 1744, John Hobart served as the Treasurer of the Chamber. This was an important role in the royal household, managing money. He also worked as an assay master of the stannaries until 1738.
In 1739, he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk. This meant he was the King's main representative in the county of Norfolk. He became a captain of the Gentleman Pensioners in 1744. In 1745, he was made a Privy Councillor, which is a close advisor to the King.
Finally, in 1746, John Hobart received an even higher noble title. He was created Earl of Buckinghamshire.
Later Life and Legacy
John Hobart died on 22 September 1756, when he was 62 years old. His noble titles were passed down through his family. His son, John, from his first marriage, inherited the titles first. Later, his son George, from his second marriage, became the 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire.
