Robert Fairfax, 7th Lord Fairfax of Cameron facts for kids
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The Lord Fairfax of Cameron
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| Born | 1707 |
| Died | 1793 Leeds Castle, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Title | 7th Lord Fairfax of Cameron |
| Predecessor | Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron |
| Successor | Bryan Fairfax, 8th Lord Fairfax of Cameron |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Collins, Dorothy Best |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Fairfax, 5th Lord Fairfax of Cameron Catherine Colepeper |
Robert Fairfax, the 7th Lord Fairfax of Cameron (born 1707, died 1793), was an important person in Scottish history. He was also a politician in England. He held the title of Lord Fairfax of Cameron. Robert passed away at Leeds Castle in England. He received this castle from his mother, Catherine.
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About Robert Fairfax
Robert Fairfax was a younger son. His parents were Thomas Fairfax, 5th Lord Fairfax of Cameron and Catherine Colepeper. Robert became a major in the military. He served in the 1st Troop of Horse Guards.
Robert's Political Career
Robert Fairfax was a Member of Parliament (MP). This means he was elected to represent people in the government. He was an MP for Maidstone from 1740 to 1741. He served again for Maidstone from 1747 to 1754. Later, he was an MP for Kent between 1754 and 1768.
His Marriages
Robert Fairfax married twice. His first wife was Martha Collins. They married on April 25, 1741. Later, he married Dorothy Best on July 15, 1749. Dorothy was the daughter of Mawdisty Best and Elizabeth Fearne.
The Fairfax Family Land
Robert Fairfax inherited a huge amount of land in 1781. This land was about 5,282,000 acres (21,380 square kilometers). It was a very large area! Before Robert, his older brother, Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, owned this land.
Land During the American Revolution
The land was owned by his brother during the American Revolutionary War. However, the land was taken away. This happened because of a law in Virginia in 1779. Robert Fairfax was given money for this loss. In 1792, he received £13,758. This was from an Act of Parliament to help people who supported Britain during the American Revolution. These people were called American Loyalists.
End of Robert's Life
Robert Fairfax died on July 15, 1793. He did not have any children to inherit his title. So, the Cameron title was put on hold.
The Next Lord Fairfax
Robert's cousin, Bryan Fairfax, 8th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, later claimed the title. Bryan visited London in 1798 to do this. Even though he was granted the title, he never actually used it. Bryan lived in the United States. He was a priest in the Episcopal Church. He was also a neighbor and friend of George Washington.
See also
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| Preceded by Thomas Fairfax |
Lord Fairfax of Cameron 1781–1793 |
Succeeded by Bryan Fairfax |
