Robert Bertie, 4th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven facts for kids
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| Reign | 1778–1779 |
| Predecessor | Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven |
| Successor | Brownlow Bertie, 5th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven |
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| Noble family | Bertie |
| Father | Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven |
| Mother | Mary Panton |
| Born | 17 October 1756 Grimsthorpe |
| Died | 8 July 1779 Grimsthorpe |
| Burial | 22 July 1779 Edenham |
Robert Bertie was the 4th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven. He was born on October 17, 1756, in Grimsthorpe, England. His father was Peregrine Bertie, the 3rd Duke, and his mother was Mary Panton. Robert was an important British nobleman.
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A Young Nobleman's Life
Early Life and Education
Robert was the second son in his family. When his older brother, Peregrine Thomas Bertie, passed away in 1758, Robert became the Marquess of Lindsey. This was a special title used by the oldest son of a Duke.
Robert went to two famous schools. He studied at Eton College, which is a well-known boarding school. Later, he attended St John's College, Cambridge, a respected university.
Military Service
Around 1777, Robert volunteered to serve in North America. He was a soldier in the British army. He started as a lieutenant in the 7th Regiment of Foot. On January 20, 1778, he was promoted to a captain in the 15th Regiment of Foot.
Becoming a Duke
Inheriting Important Titles
When his father passed away on August 12, 1778, Robert became the 4th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven. He also inherited several other important titles. These included Marquess of Lindsey and Earl of Lindsey.
He also became the 20th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. This title came with a very special job. He became the Hereditary Lord Great Chamberlain. This role involved helping with important ceremonies for the King or Queen. Robert was the last person to hold this job all by himself.
Public Service
On February 12, 1779, Robert was made a Privy Counsellor. This meant he was a trusted advisor to the King. He also served as the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. This role meant he was the King's representative in the county of Lincolnshire.
His Final Years
Untimely Death
Robert Bertie never married. He passed away in Grimsthorpe on July 8, 1779. He was only 22 years old. The cause of his death was scarlet fever, a serious illness.
At the time of his death, he was engaged to Lady Anna Waldegrave. She was the daughter of James Waldegrave, 2nd Earl Waldegrave. Robert was buried on July 22, 1779, in Edenham.
What Happened to His Titles?
After Robert's death, some of his titles were passed on. The Hereditary Lord Great Chamberlainship and the Barony Willoughby de Eresby were shared between his two sisters. All his other titles went to his uncle. Robert had a daughter named Susan, who later married Banastre Tarleton, but they did not have children.
