John Kerr, 7th Marquess of Lothian facts for kids
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The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Lothian
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| Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard | |
| In office 8 September 1841 – 14 November 1841 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | Sir Robert Peel, Bt |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Surrey |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Beverley |
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| Born | 1 February 1794 |
| Died | 14 November 1841 (aged 47) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouse | Lady Cecil Chetwynd-Talbot (1808–1877) |
| Children | 7 |
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John William Robert Kerr, 7th Marquess of Lothian (born 1 February 1794 – died 14 November 1841) was an important British politician. He was known by different names during his life. Until 1815, people called him Lord Newbottle. From 1815 to 1824, he was known as the Earl of Ancram. He belonged to the Tory political party. For a short time in 1841, he worked for Sir Robert Peel as the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard.
About John William Robert Kerr
John William Robert Kerr was the oldest son of William Kerr, 6th Marquess of Lothian. His mother was Lady Harriet, who was the daughter of John Hobart, 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire.
When he was born, he was called Lord Newbottle. This was a special name given to him because of his family's high rank. In 1815, his father became the Marquess of Lothian. At that point, John William Robert Kerr started to be known as the Earl of Ancram. This is called a courtesy title, which is a title used by the children of nobles.
His Political Career
In 1820, Lord Ancram became a member of the House of Commons. This is a part of the British Parliament where elected representatives make laws. He represented the area of Huntingdon. He held this position until 1824.
In 1824, his father passed away, and John William Robert Kerr became the 7th Marquess of Lothian. This meant he inherited his father's title and seat in the House of Lords. He also took over his father's role as the Colonel of the Edinburgh Militia. This was a local military group, and he held this leadership role until his own death.
In September 1841, he was made a member of the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the British monarch. Soon after, he was appointed Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard. This was a ceremonial role in the government of Sir Robert Peel. He served in this role for only a short time, as he sadly passed away in November of the same year.
From 1824 until his death in 1841, he also served as the Lord-Lieutenant of Roxburghshire. A Lord-Lieutenant is the King or Queen's personal representative in a county or region.
His Family Life
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In 1831, Lord Lothian married Lady Cecil Chetwynd-Talbot. She was the daughter of Charles Chetwynd-Talbot, 2nd Earl Talbot. They had a large family with five sons and two daughters.
Two of their older sons, William and Schomberg, later became Marquess of Lothian themselves. Their third son, Lord Ralph Kerr, became a major-general in the army. He was the father of Philip Kerr, 11th Marquess of Lothian. Their fourth son, Lord Walter Kerr, became an admiral in the Royal Navy. He was the grandfather of Peter Kerr, 12th Marquess of Lothian.
Lord Lothian died in November 1841 when he was 47 years old. After his death, his wife, the Marchioness, and her two younger sons, Lord Ralph and Lord Walter, along with her daughters, became Roman Catholics. The Marchioness of Lothian passed away in May 1877 at the age of 69.
