John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway facts for kids
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The Earl of Galloway
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Stewart as Master of Garlies
by Anton Raphael Mengs, 1758 |
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| Lord Lieutenant of Kirkcudbright | |
| In office 1803–1806 |
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| Preceded by | Viscount Garlies |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Selkirk |
| Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown | |
| In office 1794–1806 |
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| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Earl of Galloway |
| Member of Parliament for Ludgershall |
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| In office 1768–1773 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Whately John Paterson |
| Succeeded by | Sir Peniston Lamb Whitshed Keene |
| Member of Parliament for Morpeth |
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| In office 1761–1768 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Duncombe Sir Matthew Fetherstonhaugh |
| Succeeded by | Peter Beckford Sir Matthew Ridley |
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| Born | 13 March 1736 |
| Died | 13 November 1806 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouses |
Lady Charlotte Greville
(m. 1762; died 1763) |
| Children | 18, including George, William, Charles, Edward, James |
| Parents | Alexander Stewart, 6th Earl of Galloway Lady Catherine Cochrane |
| Relatives | The Hon. Keith Stewart (brother) The Marchioness of Stafford (sister) The Earl of Dunmore (brother-in-law) The Duke of Hamilton (brother-in-law) The Marquess of Stafford (brother-in-law) |
John Stewart, the 7th Earl of Galloway, was an important British nobleman and politician. He was born on 13 March 1736 and passed away on 13 November 1806. Before becoming the Earl of Galloway in 1773, he was known as Viscount Garlies from 1747. He also served as a Member of Parliament from 1761 to 1773.
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Early Life and Family Background
John Stewart was the oldest son and second child of Alexander Stewart, 6th Earl of Galloway. His mother was Lady Catherine Cochrane, who was Alexander's second wife.
John had several siblings. His older sister, Lady Susanna Stewart, married a very important person, Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Marquess of Stafford. His younger brother, Admiral the Honourable Keith Stewart, became a naval admiral. Other sisters included Lady Margaret, Lady Charlotte, Lady Catherine, and Lady Harriet.
His grandparents on his father's side were James Stewart, 5th Earl of Galloway, and Catherine Montgomerie. His mother's father was John Cochrane, the 4th Earl of Dundonald.
His Political Career
John Stewart was a member of the Tory political party. He held several important positions during his life.
From 1761 to 1773, he was a Member of Parliament, representing areas like Morpeth and Ludgershall. This meant he helped make laws for the country.
After his father passed away in 1773, John became the 7th Earl of Galloway. The next year, in 1774, he was chosen as a representative peer for Scotland. This allowed him to sit in the House of Lords, which is part of the British Parliament, until the 1790s.
He was also a Lord of the Bedchamber for King George III from 1783 until his death. This was an important role in the King's household. In 1775, he was made a Knight of the Thistle, which is a very special honor in Scotland.
Art and Public Image
John Stewart was interested in art. A famous artist named Anton Raphael Mengs painted his portrait in 1758 when he was still Viscount Garlies. This painting is now in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
His second wife, Anne Dashwood, also had her portrait painted by a famous artist, Sir Joshua Reynolds, in 1764. This painting can be seen at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Another artist, Angelica Kauffmann, painted Lady Galloway with their daughter Susan.
Personal Life and Family
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John Stewart married Lady Charlotte Greville in 1762. She was the daughter of Francis Greville, 1st Earl of Warwick. Sadly, Lady Charlotte passed away in 1763, and their two sons died when they were babies.
In 1764, he married again to Anne Dashwood. She was the daughter of Sir James Dashwood, 2nd Baronet. John and Anne had a large family with sixteen children!
Some of their notable children included:
- Lady Catherine Stewart (1765–1836)
- Lady Susan Stewart (1767–1841), who married George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough.
- Admiral George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway (1768–1834), who became a naval commander and politician.
- Lieutenant-General Sir William Stewart (1774–1827), a military officer who led the Rifle Corps.
- The Right Reverend Charles James Stewart (1775–1837), who became the Bishop of Quebec in Canada.
- Lady Charlotte Stewart (1777–1842)
- Lady Caroline Stewart (1778–1818)
- The Honourable Edward Richard Stewart (1782–1851), who also became a Member of Parliament.
- Lieutenant-Colonel James Henry Keith Stewart (1783–1836), another Member of Parliament.
John Stewart, the 7th Earl of Galloway, passed away on 13 November 1806. His oldest surviving son, Admiral George Stewart, inherited his titles and became the 8th Earl of Galloway.
His Grandchildren
John Stewart had many grandchildren who also became important figures.
- His grandson, George Spencer-Churchill (1793–1857), became the 6th Duke of Marlborough. Through this grandson, John Stewart is the great-great-great-grandfather of Winston Churchill, a famous British Prime Minister.
- Another grandson, Randolph Stewart (1800–1873), became the 9th Earl of Galloway. He also served as a Lord Lieutenant of Kirkcudbright and a Member of Parliament.
- His grandson, George Rushout (1811–1887), became the 3rd Baron Northwick and was also a Member of Parliament.
Images for kids
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John Stewart depicted in James Gillray's An Old Encore at the Opera! of 1803
