John Monson, 1st Baron Monson facts for kids
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The Lord Monson
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| Member of Parliament for Lincoln |
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| In office 1727–1728 |
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| Preceded by | Sir John Tyrwhitt, Bt |
| Succeeded by | Charles Hall |
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| Born | 1693 |
| Died | 29 July 1748 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Margaret Watson |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford, |
John Monson, 1st Baron Monson was an important British politician. He was also known as Sir John Monson, 5th Baronet, for a short time. He lived from around 1693 until July 18, 1748.
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John Monson's Early Life
John Monson was born around 1693. His father was George Monson from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. His mother was Anne, whose father was Charles Wren.
John Monson went to Christ Church, Oxford, a famous university. He started his studies there on January 26, 1708.
Political Career and Achievements
John Monson began his political journey in 1722. On April 4, 1722, he was elected to the House of Commons. This is like the main law-making body in Britain. He represented the city of Lincoln. He was re-elected for Lincoln on August 30, 1727.
Becoming a Knight and a Peer
In 1725, John Monson received a special honor. He was made a knight of the Bath on June 17, 1725. This happened when King George I restarted this important order of knights.
In March 1727, John Monson became the 5th Baronet in his family. He inherited this title after his uncle, Sir William, passed away.
A year later, on May 28, 1728, he received an even higher honor. He was made a peer, which means he became a nobleman. His new title was Baron Monson of Burton, Lincolnshire. This meant he could now sit in the House of Lords.
Important Government Roles
John Monson took on several key roles in the government. In June 1733, he became the Captain of the Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners. This was a group of royal bodyguards.
In June 1737, he was appointed the first commissioner of trade and plantations. This job involved looking after Britain's trade and its colonies. He continued in this role until he died.
On July 31, 1737, he was also made a privy councillor. This meant he was a trusted advisor to the King.
Family Life
John Monson married Lady Margaret Watson on April 5, 1725. She was the youngest daughter of Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham.
They had three sons together:
- John Monson, who later became the 2nd Baron Monson.
- Lewis Thomas Monson, who later changed his name to Watson. He was created Baron Sondes in 1760.
- George Monson.
Later Life and Legacy
John Monson, 1st Baron Monson, passed away on July 20, 1748. Many important people expressed their sadness at his death. The Duke of Newcastle wrote about him. He called John Monson "a valuable man and so amiable a friend." The Duke of Bedford also shared similar feelings of regret.
