Robert Monckton-Arundell, 4th Viscount Galway facts for kids
Robert Monckton-Arundell, 4th Viscount Galway (born 4 July 1752, died 23 July 1810) was an important English nobleman and politician. He held a special title called "Viscount" and worked in the government.
He was a younger son of William Monckton-Arundell, who was the 2nd Viscount Galway. Robert became the 4th Viscount in 1774 after his older brother Henry passed away.
Political Career
Robert Monckton-Arundell had a busy career in politics. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for many years. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's government.
- He represented the town of Pontefract from 1780 to 1783.
- Then, he was an MP for York from 1783 to 1790.
- He returned to represent Pontefract again from 1796 to 1802.
In 1784, he became a Privy Counsellor. This meant he was a trusted advisor to the King. He also received a special honor when he was knighted in 1786. From 1784 to 1787, he worked as the Comptroller of the Household. This was a job helping King George III manage his royal household.
Family Life
Robert Monckton-Arundell was married two times.
- His first wife was Elizabeth Mathew. They had five sons and four daughters together.
- His second wife was Mary Bridget Milnes. She was a widow and came from a wealthy family.
When Robert Monckton-Arundell passed away, his son, William Monckton-Arundell, 5th Viscount Galway, inherited his title and became the 5th Viscount Galway.
