Sir George Warrender, 4th Baronet facts for kids
Sir George Warrender of Lochend, 4th Baronet (born 5 December 1782 – died 21 February 1849) was an important Scottish politician. He inherited his father's special title, a baronetcy, in 1799. Because he enjoyed life and spent a lot, people sometimes called him Sir Gorge Provender. He was also a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, a group of advisors to the British monarch.
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Early Life and Education
George Warrender was born in a town called Dunbar in Scotland. His father was Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Patrick Warrender, 3rd Baronet. George went to two famous universities: Christ Church, Oxford and Trinity College, Cambridge. He earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree from Cambridge in 1811. Before his political career, he served in the local army, known as the Berwickshire militia, and became a lieutenant-colonel.
A Career in Politics
Sir George Warrender was a Member of Parliament (MP) for many years. This means he was elected by people to represent them in the British Parliament, helping to make laws for the country.
He represented different areas:
- From 1807 to 1812, he was MP for Haddington Burghs.
- From 1812 to 1818, he represented Truro.
- From 1818 to 1826, he was MP for Sandwich.
- From 1826 to 1830, he represented Westbury.
- From 1830 to 1832, he was MP for Honiton.
Important Government Roles
Beyond being an MP, Sir George held significant positions in the government:
- From 1812 to 1822, he served as a Lord of the Admiralty. This role involved helping to manage the British Navy, which was very powerful at the time.
- From 1822 to 1828, he was a Commissioner of the Board of Control. This board helped oversee the British East India Company's activities in India.
- On 4 February 1822, he was officially made a member of the Privy Council, a group of important advisors to the King or Queen.
Personal Life and Later Years
On 3 October 1810, Sir George Warrender married Hon. Anne Evelyn Boscawen. She was the daughter of the 3rd Viscount Falmouth. Their wedding took place in St James's in Westminster, London. They did not have any children.
Sir George was also recognized for his interest in science and learning. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1815. This is a very old and respected group for scientists. In 1823, he also became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a similar group in Scotland.
In the 1830s, he lived in a grand house at 625 Castlehill, right at the top of the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sir George Warrender passed away in London on 21 February 1849, when he was 66 years old. His younger brother, John Warrender, inherited his title after his death.
