Lewis Majendie facts for kids
Lewis Ashurst Majendie (born in 1835 – died on October 22, 1885) was a British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party, which is one of the main political groups in the United Kingdom.
Contents
Becoming a Member of Parliament
Lewis Ashurst Majendie became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1874. An MP is a person elected by the public to represent them in the House of Commons, which is part of the UK Parliament.
The 1874 Election
He was elected during the 1874 United Kingdom general election. A general election is when people across the country vote for who they want to represent them in Parliament. Majendie was chosen to represent the area called Canterbury in Kent. Canterbury elected two MPs at that time.
Leaving Parliament
Majendie served as an MP for five years. He held his seat until 1879. He left Parliament by accepting a special job called the Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds. This is an old-fashioned way for an MP to officially resign from their position.
His Family Life
On January 8, 1870, Lewis Majendie got married. His wife was Lady Margaret Elizabeth Lindsay. She was the daughter of Alexander Lindsay, 25th Earl of Crawford.
Where They Lived
Lewis and Lady Margaret lived together at Hedingham Castle. This historic castle is located in Essex, a county in England.
