Sir Charles Ormsby, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Charles Montague Ormsby (born April 23, 1767 – died March 3, 1818) was an important Anglo-Irish politician. He was a member of the Tory political party. He is also known as the 1st Baronet of Ormsby.
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Who Was Sir Charles Ormsby?
Sir Charles Montague Ormsby was a notable figure in politics during the late 1700s and early 1800s. He was from an Anglo-Irish background, meaning his family had roots in both England and Ireland. He was part of the Tory party, which was one of the main political groups at the time.
Ormsby's Early Political Career
Sir Charles Ormsby began his political journey in Ireland. From 1790, he served as a representative for a place called Duleek. He was a member of the Irish House of Commons, which was like the parliament for Ireland back then. He continued in this role until 1800.
The Acts of Union
In 1800, a big change happened called the Acts of Union 1800. These acts joined the Kingdom of Ireland with the Kingdom of Great Britain. This created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Because of this, the Irish House of Commons was closed down.
Moving to the UK Parliament
After the Acts of Union, Sir Charles Ormsby continued his political career. He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Carlow. This time, he served in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. He held this position from 1801 until 1806.
Later Life and Baronetcy
In 1806, Sir Charles Ormsby took on a new role. He was appointed as a Recorder for Prince of Wales Island. A Recorder was a type of judge. Later, on December 29, 1812, he received a special honor. He was made a baronet, which is a hereditary title. His title was "Baronet, of Cloghans." When he passed away in 1818, his son, James, inherited his title.
