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Moreton Frewen
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| Member of Parliament for North East Cork |
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| In office December 1910 – July 1911 |
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| Preceded by | Maurice Healy |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Michael Healy |
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| Born |
Moreton Frewen
8 May 1853 |
| Died | 2 September 1924 (aged 71) |
| Spouses |
Clarita Jerome
(m. 1881) |
| Children | 3, including Clare |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Moreton Frewen (born May 8, 1853 – died September 2, 1924) was an interesting person who did many things! He was an entrepreneur (someone who starts businesses), a writer, and even a Member of Parliament (MP) for a short time. He was known for his ideas about how money works.
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Early Life and Education
Moreton Frewen was born in England on May 8, 1853. He was the fifth son of Thomas Frewen, who was also a Member of Parliament.
Moreton went to two famous schools. First, he studied at Eton College. After that, he attended Trinity College, Cambridge. He finished his studies there in 1877.
An Adventurous Career
Moreton Frewen was known as a charming adventurer. He came from a well-known family in England. He was very good at shooting and was often invited to hunt with the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. He was also a skilled horseman and a keen fisherman.
Moreton once gambled most of his money on a horse race. He said if he lost, he would go to America. He did lose, so he packed his bags!
Ranching in Wyoming
In the 1870s, Moreton traveled to Wyoming in America. This was during a time when many people were starting cattle ranches. He started a huge ranch near a place called Kaycee. He even built the first two-story building in Wyoming!
From 1879 to 1886, and during many visits later, Moreton met every US president. He shook hands with them, from Ulysses Grant to Theodore Roosevelt, right in the White House.
While in America, he met and married Clara Jerome. She was an American heiress, meaning she came from a wealthy family. They returned to the Wyoming ranch together. However, a very cold winter in 1885-1886 caused a disaster. His cattle could not break the ice to drink and many died.
Helping the Nizam of Hyderabad
Moreton's brother-in-law, Lord Randolph Churchill, suggested him for a special job. He recommended Moreton to the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nizam was one of the richest people in the world at that time. He needed help to fix problems with money and organization in his court.
Moreton spent two years there, from 1887 to 1889. He successfully helped the Nizam manage his money better. He also made many friends during his time there.
Return to the United Kingdom
After his adventures, Moreton returned to the United Kingdom. He owned homes in London and in County Cork, Ireland. He became involved in important discussions about money and trade. He wrote about economic topics and believed in a system called bimetallism, which involved using both gold and silver for money.
He also became more involved in Irish matters. This happened when he inherited a large estate in Innishannon from his brother. He also became friends with important Irish figures like Lord Dunraven and Timothy Michael Healy.
Serving as a Member of Parliament
In December 1910, Moreton Frewen was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented North East Cork in the House of Commons. He was part of the All-for-Ireland League political group.
He resigned from his position on July 5, 1911. This was partly because his seat was needed for his friend Timothy Healy. Also, some of his public statements, like his strong opposition to a new law called the Parliament Act 1911, caused political issues. Later, he signed a document called the British Covenant to support Ulster.
Family Life
In 1881, Moreton married Clarita "Clara" Jerome. Clara was the daughter of a famous New York City financier. She was also the sister of Jennie Jerome, who was married to Lord Randolph Churchill. This made Moreton a brother-in-law to the Churchills, who were the parents of Winston Churchill.
Moreton and Clara had three children who survived:
- Hugh Moreton Frewen (1883–1967)
- Captain Oswald Moreton Frewen (1887–1958), who was in the Royal Navy.
- Clare Consuelo Frewen (1885–1970), who became a well-known sculptor and writer.
Moreton Frewen passed away in England on September 2, 1924.
Works
Moreton Frewen also wrote books about his ideas and experiences:
- The economic crisis, 1888
- Melton Mowbray, and other memories, 1924
See also
- List of United Kingdom MPs with the shortest service
