Patrick Warrender facts for kids
Sir Patrick Warrender of Lochend, 3rd Baronet (born March 7, 1731 – died June 14, 1799) was a notable Scottish soldier and politician. He held the title of Baronet, which is a special hereditary honor given by the British Crown. Sir Patrick was known for his military service and his time as a Member of Parliament.
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Early Life and Family
Sir Patrick Warrender was born into an important Scottish family. He was the son of Sir John Warrender, who was the 2nd Baronet. His mother was Henrietta Johnston. Her father, Sir Patrick Johnston, was a Member of Parliament and also served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
In 1772, Sir Patrick Warrender became the 3rd Baronet. This happened after his father passed away. He was the oldest surviving son, which meant he inherited the title.
A Soldier's Life
Sir Patrick Warrender had a brave career in the military. He served with a famous cavalry regiment called the Royal Horse Guards. Cavalry are soldiers who fight on horseback.
Battle of Minden
In 1759, Sir Patrick fought in a very important battle called the Battle of Minden. This battle was part of the Seven Years' War, a big conflict in Europe. He showed courage during this time.
Rising Through the Ranks
As he continued his military service, Sir Patrick rose through the ranks. He eventually became a Lieutenant-Colonel. This was a high-ranking officer position in the 11th Regiment of Dragoons. Dragoons were another type of cavalry soldier.
Political Career
Besides being a soldier, Sir Patrick Warrender was also involved in politics. He became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the country's government.
Representing Haddington Burghs
Sir Patrick represented an area called Haddington Burghs. He served as their MP from 1768 until 1774. This meant he helped make laws and decisions for the country.
King's Remembrancer
From 1771 to 1791, Sir Patrick held another important role. He was the King's Remembrancer of the Court of Exchequer. This was a legal position. It involved keeping records and managing certain financial matters for the King's court.
Later Life and Family
In 1780, Sir Patrick Warrender married Helen Blair. They started a family together. They had one daughter and two sons.
Their sons were named George and John. Both of them later inherited the baronetcy after their father. This meant they became the 4th and 5th Baronets in their turn.
