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Sir Richard Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, Bt
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| Member of Parliament for Weymouth | |
| In office 1790–1796 Serving with Sir James Murray Pulteney, Andrew Stuart, Thomas Jones, Sir James Johnstone, Gabriel Tucker Steward
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| Preceded by | Welbore Ellis John Purling Sir Thomas Rumbold Gabriel Steward |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Murray Pulteney Andrew Stuart Gabriel Tucker Steward William Garthshore |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Richard Johnstone
21 September 1732 |
| Died | 14 July 1807 (aged 74) |
| Spouses |
Catherine Agnew
(m. 1756; died 1790)Margaret Scott
(m. 1795) |
| Parents | John Johnstone Charlotte van den Bempde |
| Residence | Hackness Hall |
Sir Richard Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, 1st Baronet (born September 21, 1732 – died July 14, 1807) was an important British politician. He served as a Member of Parliament, which means he was a representative in the British government.
Who Was Sir Richard?
His Early Years
Richard Johnstone was born on September 21, 1732. His father was Colonel John Johnstone, a military officer who passed away in 1741. His grandfather was Sir William Johnstone, 2nd Baronet.
Richard's mother was Charlotte. Her father, John van den Bempde, owned a large estate called Hackness Hall. This estate was located in Hackness, a village near Scarborough in Yorkshire.
His Political Journey
Sir Richard Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone became a member of the House of Commons in 1790. The House of Commons is a key part of the British Parliament, where laws are made. He represented the area of Weymouth. He held this important position until 1796.
On July 6, 1795, he received a special honor. He was made a Baronet, which is a hereditary title given by the King or Queen. His title was "Baronet of Hackness Hall" in Yorkshire.
Family Life
In November 1756, Richard Johnstone married Catherine Agnew. She was the daughter of James Agnew. After Catherine passed away in 1790, he married again. On February 26, 1795, he married Margaret Scott, who was the daughter of John Scott.
Sir Richard and Margaret had three children:
- Margaret Anne Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone (died 1819). She married George Johnstone.
- Sir John Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, 2nd Baronet (1799–1869). He later became the 2nd Baronet. In 1825, he married Louisa Augusta Venables-Vernon.
- Reverend Charles Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone (1800–1882). He became a Canon of York, which is a church official. He married Amelia Hawksworth in 1827.
In 1793, Richard changed his last name to Vanden-Bempde. He did this through a special law passed by Parliament, honoring his mother's family. Then, in 1795, he was allowed by the King to add Johnstone back to his name. So, his full name became Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone.
Sir Richard passed away in July 1807, when he was 74 years old. His son, John, inherited his title and became the 2nd Baronet. Later, Sir Richard's grandson, Sir Harcourt Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, 3rd Baronet, was given another special title, Baron Derwent, in 1881.
See also
- Johnstone Baronets of Westerhall
