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Lord Robert Bertie
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| Born | 14 November 1721 |
| Died | 10 March 1782 (aged 60) |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
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British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Other work | Member of Parliament |
Lord Robert Bertie (born November 14, 1721, died March 10, 1782) was an important British Army officer and a politician. He was a member of the British Parliament, called the House of Commons, for many years.
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Early Life of Robert Bertie
Robert Bertie was born into a very important family. His father was the Duke of Ancaster. Robert went to a famous school called Eton College in 1728. Later, in 1745, he inherited land and property from his mother in Chislehurst.
Military Career and Ranks
Robert Bertie started his military journey in 1737, joining the Coldstream Guards as an ensign (a junior officer). He quickly moved up the ranks:
- He became a lieutenant in 1741.
- He was promoted to captain in 1744.
- He earned the rank of colonel in 1752.
- He became a major-general in 1758.
- He was promoted to lieutenant-general in 1760.
- Finally, he reached the highest rank of general in 1777.
He led the 7th Regiment of Foot from 1754 to 1776. He also commanded the 2nd Troop of Horse Guards from 1776 to 1782. Bertie even commanded a group of soldiers called fusiliers who helped fill the ships for Admiral John Byng in 1756 when they were short of men. Later, Bertie spoke up for Admiral Byng during his court-martial (a military trial). He also served as the Governor of Cork from 1762 to 1768 and Governor of Duncannon from 1768 until his death.
Political Life and Parliament
Besides his military work, Lord Robert Bertie was also involved in politics. He was a "Lord of the Bedchamber" for the Prince of Wales, who later became King George III. This meant he was a close attendant to the future king from 1751 until he died.
He was elected to the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament. He represented two different areas:
- He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Whitchurch from 1751 to 1754.
- He then represented Boston from 1754 until his death in 1782.
Personal Life
Lord Robert Bertie passed away in 1782. In 1762, he married Mary, who was the widow of Robert Raymond, 2nd Baron Raymond. Mary was also the daughter of Montague Blundell, 1st Viscount Blundell. Lord Robert and Mary did not have any children.
Sources
- Mary M. Drummond, BERTIE, Lord Robert (1721-82), of Chislehurst, Kent in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1754-1790 (1964).
