Rose Fuller facts for kids

Rose Fuller (born April 12, 1708, died May 7, 1777) was an important person in British politics and a plantation owner in the West Indies. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, which means he was a respected scientist. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the British House of Commons from 1756 until he passed away in 1777.

Rose Fuller's Early Life and Education

Rose Fuller was the second son of John Fuller, who was also a respected scientist, and his mother Elizabeth Rose. His family lived in Brightling, Sussex, England. His older brother was John Fuller Jr., who also became a Member of Parliament.

Rose Fuller studied medicine at Cambridge University in England and also at Leyden in the Netherlands. He earned a special degree called a Doctor of Medicine (MD). In 1732, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society, which is a group for top scientists.

Life and Work in Jamaica

Before 1735, Rose Fuller moved to Jamaica, a large island in the West Indies. There, he took over his family's plantation. He was chosen to be part of the Assembly in 1735 and then joined the council in 1737. He also became a judge in the highest courts.

However, he had disagreements with the governor, Edward Trelawny. Because of these disagreements, he was removed from the council and his judge position. He then returned to England in 1749.

Around 1752, he went back to Jamaica. The next governor, Charles Knowles, made him the Chief Justice, which is the top judge. But again, he had disagreements, this time with Governor Knowles.

Rose Fuller returned to England when his brother died there. He inherited his brother's property, including a place called Rose Hill (now known as Brightling Park).

Rose Fuller's Political Career

Rose Fuller became a Member of Parliament (MP), which means he was elected to represent people in the British government. He served in the House of Commons for several different areas:

• From 1756 to 1761, he was the MP for New Romney.
• From 1761 to 1768, he represented Maidstone.
• From 1768 until his death in 1777, he was the MP for Rye.

Rose Fuller's Family Life

On April 26, 1737, Rose Fuller married Ithamar Mill. She was the daughter of Richard Mill from Jamaica. Sadly, she passed away in Jamaica on April 22, 1738, when she was only seventeen years old.

Rose Fuller did not have any children. He died on May 7, 1777, and was buried in Waldron, Sussex, England, on May 15, 1777. His land in Sussex, his foundry (a place where metal is melted and shaped), and his plantation in Jamaica were all passed down to his nephew, Mad Jack Fuller.