Sir George Gunning, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
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Sir George William Gunning
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| 2nd Baronet Gunning of Eltham | |
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Portrait by George Romney
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| Born | 15 February 1763 Horton, Northamptonshire |
| Died | 7 April 1823 (aged 60) |
| Noble family | Gunning Family |
| Spouse(s) | Hon. Elizabeth Bridgeman |
| Issue | 6 sons |
| Father | Sir Robert Gunning, 1st Baronet |
| Mother | Anne Sutton |
Sir George Gunning, 2nd Baronet (1763–1823), was an important English politician. He lived in a place called Horton, Northamptonshire. He held a special title called Baronet, which is an honor passed down in families.
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Sir George's Political Career
Sir George Gunning served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for several areas in England. An MP is a person elected to represent their local area in the country's parliament. They help make laws and decisions for the nation.
Representing Different Areas
Sir George represented three different places during his time as an MP:
- He was an MP for Wigan from June 1800 to 1802.
- Next, he represented Hastings from 1802 to 1806.
- Finally, he served as an MP for East Grinstead for two periods in 1812, and then from 1812 to 1818.
Sir George's Family Life
Sir George Gunning married Hon. Elizabeth Bridgeman on February 10, 1794. Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry Bridgeman, 1st Baron Bradford. Together, they had six sons.
His Sons
Here are Sir George and Elizabeth's sons:
- Sir Robert Henry Gunning: Born in 1795, he became the 3rd Baronet after his father.
- George Orlando Gunning: Born in 1796, he was a Lieutenant in the 10th Hussars. Sadly, he died in 1815 during the famous Battle of Waterloo.
- Rev. Sir Henry Gunning: Born in 1797, he became the 4th Baronet. He was also a Reverend, meaning he was a minister in the church. He married twice.
- Captain Orlando George Gunning-Sutton: Born in 1799, he was a Captain in the Royal Navy.
- Reverend Spencer Greswolde Gunning: Born in 1800, he was also a Reverend and a Justice of the Peace. A Justice of the Peace helps keep order and deal with minor legal matters in their local area.
- Major John Gunning: Born in 1801, he became a Major in the army.
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