Sir Charles Morgan, 1st Baronet facts for kids
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Sir
Charles Gould Morgan
1st Baronet
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| Born | 25 April 1726 |
| Died | 7 December 1806 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Morgan |
| Children | Sir Charles Morgan, 2nd Baronet |
Sir Charles Gould Morgan (born April 25, 1726, died December 7, 1806) was an important English lawyer and government official. He held a special job called the Judge Advocate-General. This role meant he was the chief legal advisor for the British Army. For most of his life, until 1792, he was known as Charles Gould.
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Charles Morgan's Journey
Early Life and Education
Charles Gould was the older son of King Gould. His father worked as a deputy judge advocate and passed away in 1756. Charles went to Westminster School in 1739, which is a famous school in London.
After Westminster, he went to Christ Church, Oxford, a well-known university. He studied hard and earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in 1747. He then got his Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in 1750. Later, in 1773, he was given an honorary Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) degree. This was a special award for his achievements.
His Career and Public Service
In 1750, Charles Gould became a lawyer. He was "called to the bar" at the Middle Temple, which is one of the places where lawyers train in London. In 1771, he was chosen to be the Judge Advocate-General. This was a very important legal position for the military.
He became a favorite of King George III. Because of this, he received several important jobs. In 1772, he became the chancellor of Salisbury. He also became the chamberlain for areas like Brecon, Radnor, and Glamorgan.
Charles Gould also served in the British Parliament. He was a Member of Parliament for Brecon from 1778 to 1787. Then, he represented Breconshire from 1787 until 1806.
In 1779, he was made a knight, which meant he was called "Sir Charles Gould." In 1792, he was given an even higher honor: he became a baronet. This meant his title could be passed down to his eldest son. That same year, he changed his last name to Morgan. He did this because he inherited large estates, Rhiwperra and Tredegar, from the Morgan family. In 1802, he became a privy counsellor, which is a high-ranking advisor to the King.
He was also elected to the board of the Bedford Level Corporation in 1781. This group managed a large area of land in England. He stayed in this role until he passed away.
Sir Charles Gould Morgan died at Tredegar on December 7, 1806.
His Writings
In 1751, Charles Gould was one of the writers who contributed to a special poem from Oxford University. This poem was written to honor Frederick, Prince of Wales, after he died.
His Family
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In 1758, Charles Gould married Jane Morgan. She was the oldest daughter of Thomas Morgan, who was also a judge advocate. When Jane's brother, John Morgan, died in 1792 without any children, Charles inherited the large Tredegar Estate.
After inheriting the estate, Charles officially changed his last name to Morgan in November 1792. His eldest son, Charles, inherited his title and estates after his death.
Sir Charles and Jane had several other children:
- John: He was a midshipman in the navy and was sadly killed in a battle called the Battle of the Saintes in 1782.
- Jane: She lived until 1846. She married Captain Henry Ball first, and after he died, she married a businessman named Samuel Homfray. Samuel Homfray and his partners leased land from Sir Charles. They built the Tredegar Ironworks and the town of Tredegar nearby.
- Elizabeth: She lived until 1836. She married Rowley Lascelles. Their son, Charles Francis Rowley Lascelles, fought in the famous Battle of Waterloo.
- Thomas: He died when he was young.
