Sir John Gladstone, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Robert Gladstone, 3rd Baronet (born 26 April 1852 – died 25 June 1926) was an important person in Scottish history. He was the son of Sir Thomas Gladstone. His uncle was William Ewart Gladstone, a famous Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His mother was Louisa Fellowes.
Sir John lived to be 74 years old. He never married, so his title later went to his cousin, John Evelyn Gladstone.
Who Was Sir John Gladstone?
Sir John Robert Gladstone was the 3rd Baronet of Fasque. A baronet is a special title that is passed down in families, similar to a knight but it can be inherited. He took over this title from his father on March 20, 1889.
His Family Connections
Sir John was part of a very well-known family. His uncle, William Ewart Gladstone, was a very powerful politician. He served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom four times! Sir John even attended his uncle's state funeral in 1898. This shows how important his family was in British society.
What Did He Do?
Like his father, Sir John held an important role called Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire. This job meant he was the King's or Queen's representative in the area of Kincardineshire, Scotland. He also worked as a Justice of the Peace (JP) in the same county. A Justice of the Peace helps keep law and order in local communities.
His Military Service
Sir John also had a military career. He was a Captain in the 1st Battalion of the Coldstream Guards. This is a very old and famous part of the British Army. He was also a brigadier in the Royal Company of Archers. This group serves as the monarch's ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland.
