John Vaughan, 3rd Earl of Carbery facts for kids
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The Earl Carbery
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Portrait by Godfrey Kneller
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| Governor of Jamaica | |
| In office 1675–1678 |
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| Monarch | Charles II |
| Preceded by | Sir Henry Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Sir Henry Morgan |
| 7th President of the Royal Society | |
| In office 1686–1689 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel Pepys |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Herbert |
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| Born | 8 July 1639 |
| Died | 12 January 1713 (aged 73) |
John Vaughan, 3rd Earl of Carbery (baptised 8 July 1639 – 12 January 1713) was an important Welsh nobleman. He was also a colonial administrator, which means he helped manage a colony for his home country. From 1675 to 1678, he served as the governor of Jamaica, an island in the Caribbean. He was also a Knight of the Bath and a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a group of important scientists.
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Early Life and Family
John Vaughan was born on July 8, 1639. He was the second son of Richard Vaughan, 2nd Earl of Carbery. His mother was Frances Vaughan. John inherited his father's title, Earl of Carbery, and the family estate called Golden Grove in Wales in 1686. This happened because his older brother, Francis, had already passed away.
Public Service and Roles
John Vaughan had many important roles during his life. In April 1661, he became a Knight of the Bath. This is a special honor given by the British monarch.
He was also a Member of Parliament (MP) for many years. This meant he represented his local area in the government. He was an MP for Carmarthen from 1661 to 1679. Later, he represented Carmarthenshire from 1679 to 1689.
Governor of Jamaica
From 1674 to 1678, John Vaughan was the governor of Jamaica. This was a very important job, as he was in charge of the entire colony. His deputy, or assistant, was Sir Henry Morgan. Sir Henry Morgan was a famous Welsh privateer, which was like a legal pirate who worked for the government.
During his time as governor, John Vaughan faced challenges. He tried to defeat the Jamaican Maroons, a group of people in Jamaica who had escaped slavery and formed their own communities. The Maroons were led by Juan de Serras at that time. However, Governor Vaughan was not successful in defeating them.
Other Important Positions
John Vaughan was also involved in science and the military. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1685. This is a very old and respected group of scientists. He then became the President of the Royal Society from 1686 to 1689.
He also served as a Colonel in the Regiment of Foot, a military position, from 1673 to 1674. Later, he was a Lord of the Admiralty from 1689 to 1690. This role involved overseeing the navy.
Later Life and Legacy
John Vaughan passed away on January 12, 1713. When he died, his titles, like Earl of Carbery, ended because he had no sons who lived to inherit them. His family estates, including Golden Grove, went to a cousin, also named John Vaughan. This cousin later rebuilt the Golden Grove mansion.
Family Life
John Vaughan was married twice. His first wife was Mary Brown, but they did not have any children.
He married his second wife, Anne Savile, on October 10, 1682. Anne was the daughter of George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax. John and Anne had two children together:
- George Vaughan (born October 6, 1683). Sadly, George died very young, at just two years old.
- Anne Vaughan (died September 20, 1751). Anne later married Charles Paulet, 3rd Duke of Bolton in 1713.
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John Vaughan had two children with his second wife, Anne Savile: George and Anne.
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