Sir John Frederick, 4th Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Frederick (born 28 November 1708, died 9 April 1783) was a British politician. He was a Member of Parliament, serving in the House of Commons between 1740 and 1763.
Who Was Sir John Frederick?
Sir John Frederick was the son of Sir Thomas Frederick, 3rd Baronet. His father was a governor in the East Indies. His mother was Leonora Maresco. The family lived at Burwood Park in Surrey, England.
Family Life
Sir John Frederick married Susannah Hudson on 22 October 1741. Her father was Sir Roger Hudson. Sir John and Susannah had one son, also named John. This son later inherited his father's title.
His Political Career
Sir John Frederick was a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons. This is where laws are made in Britain.
He represented two different areas during his time in politics:
- He was the MP for New Shoreham from 1740 to 1741.
- He then became the MP for West Looe from 1743 to 1761.
Sir John Frederick served in the British Parliament for over 20 years. He helped make decisions for the country during that time.
