Sir George Robinson, 6th Baronet facts for kids
Sir George Robinson (born January 12, 1766 – died November 23, 1833) was an important British landowner and a Member of Parliament. This means he owned a lot of land and helped make laws for the country.
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Sir George Robinson: A British Landowner and Politician
Early Life and Education
George Robinson was born in 1766. His father was also named Sir George Robinson, who was the 5th Baronet of Cranford, Northamptonshire. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
Young George went to Harrow School from 1775 to 1779. This was a well-known school. After that, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge in 1783. He also trained to be a lawyer at a place called the Middle Temple in 1785.
Inheriting Land and Titles
When his father passed away in 1815, George became the 6th Baronet. He also inherited important family properties. These included Cranford Hall in Northamptonshire and Stretton Hall in Leicestershire. Owning these large estates meant he had a lot of responsibility.
Public Service and Politics
Sir George Robinson also served his community. In 1820, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Leicestershire. A High Sheriff was a very important local official. They helped keep law and order in their county.
Later, in 1830, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Northampton. This meant he represented the people of Northampton in the British Parliament. He helped make decisions and laws for the country until 1832.
Later Life
Sir George Robinson passed away in 1833. He never married, so he did not have any children of his own. After his death, his nephew, George Stamp Robinson, became the 7th Baronet.
