Richard Grantham facts for kids
Richard Grantham (1677–1723) was an English politician. He lived at Goltho Hall in Lincolnshire, England. Grantham served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the British House of Commons. He was an MP for the city of Lincoln between 1710 and 1722.
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Who Was Richard Grantham?
Richard Grantham was born in 1677. He was the oldest son of Vincent Grantham and Margaret Fanshaw. His mother was the daughter of Sir Richard Fanshaw. The family lived at Goltho Hall.
His Early Life and Education
Grantham went to Eton College in 1690. This was a famous school in England. He later married a woman named Elizabeth. They did not have any children.
Grantham's Political Career
Richard Grantham was involved in politics for many years. He wanted to represent the people of Lincoln in Parliament.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
Grantham was first elected as an MP for Lincoln in the general election of 1710. This meant he was chosen by voters to speak for them in the House of Commons. However, he lost his seat in the 1713 election.
Returning to Parliament
He was elected again without opposition in the 1715 general election. This means no one ran against him, so he automatically became an MP again.
His Role as Commissioner
In 1716, Grantham was given a special job. He became a Commissioner for forfeited estates. This job involved managing properties that were taken by the government. These properties were taken after the Jacobite rebellion. He was paid a good salary of £1,000 a year for this work.
Challenges in His Role
However, Grantham was not always present for his duties. He was absent from his job for two years. In the third year, he was fined because he did not attend meetings.
End of His Political Journey
Grantham tried to be elected again in the 1722 general election. But this time, he was defeated in the vote.
When Did Richard Grantham Die?
Richard Grantham passed away on 28 January 1723.
