Philip Howard (1669–1711) facts for kids
Philip Howard was a British politician who had a short career in the British Parliament. He got his start in politics because he was related to the Earl of Carlisle.
Philip was the son of Sir Philip Howard and Elizabeth Newton. His father had many debts, so Philip did not inherit much money from him.
Getting Started in Politics
Philip's cousin, Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, was a very important person. Because of his cousin's help, Philip became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the government.
- In 1698, he became an MP for Morpeth.
- In 1701, he became an MP for Carlisle.
He won the election in Carlisle even though he was in France at the time! He was in France trying to convince his cousin's brother, William, to come back to England.
Time in Parliament
During his time in the British House of Commons, Philip Howard was seen as a Whig. The Whigs were one of the main political groups in Britain at that time.
Even with his cousin's help, Philip lost the election in 1702. This meant his time as an MP was very short.
Military Service
After leaving Parliament, Philip joined the military. He became a lieutenant-colonel in a new group called Edward Fox's Regiment of Marines. A lieutenant-colonel is a high-ranking officer.
He traveled to Europe with his regiment. However, he left his military job by the end of that same year.
Later Life and Death
Not much is known about Philip Howard's life after his military service. It seems he had money problems. We don't know the exact date he died. However, legal papers about his death were processed on May 14, 1711.
