Sir John Fleming, 1st Baronet facts for kids
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Sir John Fleming, 1st Baronet (born around 1730, died 6 November 1763) was an important person from Ireland. He was given the special title of baronet, becoming the very first Baronet Fleming. This title was granted on April 22, 1763, as part of the Baronetage of Great Britain. His family home was at Brompton Park, located in the County of Middlesex.
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Who Was Sir John Fleming?
Sir John Fleming was a notable figure in 18th-century Britain. He was part of a system called the Baronetage of Great Britain. This system created a special rank of honor, below a baron but above a knight. People with this title were called "Sir" followed by their first name.
Becoming a Baronet
Sir John Fleming received his baronet title in 1763. This was a significant honor given by the British Crown. It meant he and his family would hold this special rank for generations. The title was linked to his home, Brompton Park, in Middlesex.
Sir John's Family Life
Sir John Fleming married Jane Coleman in 1753. Jane was the daughter of William Coleman and Jane Seymour. Together, they had two daughters.
His Daughters
- Jane Fleming: Their older daughter, Jane, married Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington. He was a very important nobleman.
- Seymour Dorothy Fleming: Their younger daughter, Seymour Dorothy Fleming (1758–1818), also married into a well-known family. She later separated from her husband, Sir Richard Worsley, 7th Baronet.
Lady Fleming's Second Marriage
After Sir John Fleming passed away, his wife, Lady Jane Fleming, married again in 1770. Her second husband was a wealthy man named Edwin Lascelles, 1st Baron Harewood. He was born in Barbados.
