Robert Jones (died 1715) facts for kids
Robert Jones (born around 1682 – died December 19, 1715) was a Welsh politician from Fonmon, Glamorgan, Wales. He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, from 1712 until his death in 1715.
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Early Life and Family Connections
Robert Jones was the younger son of Oliver Jones, who passed away in 1685, and his wife Mary Button. His family lived at Fonmon Castle. His grandfather, Colonel Philip Jones, was also involved in politics, serving in a special council during the time of Cromwell.
Robert went to Jesus College, Oxford, a famous university, when he was 15 years old in 1698. After his older brother Philip died, Robert inherited Fonmon in 1686. In 1703, he married Mary Edwin. Her father was Sir Humphrey Edwin, a successful businessman and a former Lord Mayor of London.
Political Career and Beliefs
Robert Jones followed in his father-in-law's footsteps. He became the High Sheriff of Glamorgan for the year 1703 to 1704. A High Sheriff was a very important local official, responsible for law and order in the county.
Later, in 1712, Robert Jones became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Glamorganshire. He won this seat in a special election after Sir Thomas Mansel moved to the House of Lords. As an MP, Robert Jones represented the people of Glamorganshire in Parliament.
He was known as a High Tory, which meant he had strong traditional political views. He was also considered a Jacobite, meaning he supported the return of the Stuart family to the throne, rather than the current King. He even kept a portrait of the "Pretender," who was James Francis Edward Stuart, the son of the exiled King James II.
Later Life and Legacy
Robert Jones was re-elected as an MP for Glamorgan in the 1715 election. However, he did not live much longer after this. He passed away on December 19, 1715, when he was only 33 years old. He left behind two sons and four daughters.
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Fonmon House, a historic castle in Wales.
