Sir Charles Herbert Sheffield, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Charles Herbert Sheffield (born around 1706, died 1774) was an important person from Lincolnshire, England. He was the son of John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. Sir Charles was the first person in his family to be given the special title of Baronet. He is also famous for owning Buckingham Palace (which was called Buckingham House back then) and selling it to King George III.
About Charles Sheffield
Charles Sheffield was born around 1706. His father was John Sheffield, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. When he was young, he was known as Charles Herbert. Later, he changed his last name to Sheffield.
In 1735, when the last Duke of Buckingham and Normanby passed away, Charles Sheffield inherited many large estates. These lands were mostly in Lincolnshire and other areas. Because of his importance and wealth, he was given the title of a baronet on March 1, 1755. A baronet is a special title that is passed down through families, similar to a knight but hereditary. Sir Charles Sheffield passed away on September 5, 1774.
His Family and Buckingham House
On April 25, 1741, Sir Charles Sheffield married Margaret Diana. Her father was General Joseph Sabine, who had been a governor in places like Ghent and Gibraltar.
Margaret Diana passed away on January 7, 1762, at their home, Buckingham House. This house was located near St James's Park. Not long after her death, Sir Charles Sheffield sold Buckingham House to King George III. The King bought the house for £21,000. Today, Buckingham House is known as Buckingham Palace, one of the most famous buildings in the United Kingdom.
