Sir Edward Winnington, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Edward Winnington, 2nd Baronet (born November 14, 1749 – died January 9, 1805) was an important person in British history. He was a Baronet and a politician. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family. Sir Edward lived at Stanford Court in Stanford-on-Teme, Worcestershire.
Who Was Sir Edward Winnington?
Sir Edward Winnington was a British Baronet and a Member of Parliament (MP). He was known for his work in politics during the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Early Life and Family
Sir Edward Winnington was the oldest son of Sir Edward Winnington, 1st Baronet. His father made sure he had a good education. A priest named George Butt was his teacher. George Butt also went with him when he started studying at Christ Church, Oxford, which is a famous university.
Sir Edward Winnington married a woman named Anne. She was the daughter of Thomas, 1st Lord Foley. Sir Edward and Anne had five sons together. Their oldest son, Thomas, became the next Baronet after his father.
His Time in Politics
Sir Edward Winnington was a Member of Parliament (MP) for a long time. An MP is a person elected to represent an area in the country's government. He represented the area of Droitwich, Worcestershire. He was an MP from 1777 until 1805.
In January 1805, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group of scientists. Sadly, Sir Edward passed away the day before he was officially made a Fellow.
