Sir Humphrey Mackworth, 7th Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Humphrey Mackworth, Bt
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Humphrey Mackworth
11 July 1871 |
| Died | 25 August 1948 (aged 77) |
| Education | Marlborough College Oxford Military College |
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| Parent(s) | Sir Arthur Mackworth, 6th Baronet Alice Kate Cubitt |
| Relatives | Joseph Cubitt (grandfather) |
Sir Humphrey Mackworth (born July 11, 1871 – died August 25, 1948) was a Welsh soldier and a Baronet. A Baronet is a special title given by the King or Queen, which can be passed down in a family. Sir Humphrey was the 7th person in his family to hold this title. He also served as a Justice of the Peace, which means he helped keep law and order in his local area.
Early Life and Education
Humphrey Mackworth was born on July 11, 1871. His father was Sir Arthur William Mackworth, who was the 6th Baronet in their family. His mother was Alice Kate Cubitt. Humphrey's grandparents were Sir Digby Francis Mackworth, the 5th Baronet, and Mathilde Eleanor Eliza Peddie. Sadly, his older brother, Digby, passed away during the Second Boer War in a place called Ladysmith.
Humphrey went to school at Marlborough College in Wiltshire. After that, he attended Oxford Military College in Cowley. There, he became a Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion of the Royal West Surrey Regiment. This was an important step in his military career.
Military Career and Baronetcy
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Sir Humphrey Mackworth was a brave soldier. He fought in the Second Boer War, which was a conflict in South Africa. He also held the important role of a Justice of the Peace for Monmouthshire, helping with local justice.
In 1902, he became a Captain in the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers. Later, between 1915 and 1919, he served as a Captain in the Remount Service. This service was responsible for providing horses for the army.
When his father passed away on March 8, 1914, Humphrey became the 7th Mackworth Baronet of The Gnoll, Glamorgan. This meant he inherited the special family title.
Family Life
Sir Humphrey Mackworth was married twice. His first marriage was on July 9, 1908, to Margaret Haig Thomas. Margaret was the only daughter of a very successful Welsh coal businessman, David Alfred Thomas. She later became the 2nd Viscountess Rhondda, a noble title she inherited from her father. Sir Humphrey and Margaret divorced in December 1922.
On September 15, 1923, Sir Humphrey married Dorothy Cecil Cleeves Llewellyn. She was the daughter of John Charles Llewellyn.
Sir Humphrey Mackworth passed away on August 25, 1948, when he was 76 years old. He did not have any children. After his death, his younger brother, Harry Llewellyn Mackworth, became the 8th Baronet.
