Sir John Hynde Cotton, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
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John Hynde Cotton
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| Treasurer of the Chamber | |
| In office 1744–1746 |
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| Monarch | George II |
| Prime Minister | Henry Pelham |
| Preceded by | Lord Hobart |
| Succeeded by | Richard Arundell |
| Member of Parliament for Marlborough | |
| In office 1741–1752 |
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| Member of Parliament for Cambridge | |
| In office 1727–1741 |
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| Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire | |
| In office 1722–1727 |
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| Member of Parliament for Cambridge | |
| In office 1708–1722 |
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| Born | 1686 England |
| Died | 4 January 1752 (aged 66) St James's, London, England |
| Resting place | Cambridgeshire |
| Political party | Tory |
| Children | Sir John Hynde Cotton, 4th Baronet |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
Sir John Hynde Cotton (born in 1686, died in 1752) was an important English landowner and politician. He was a member of the Tory party. He served in the British Parliament for many years. He was known for his strong support of the Jacobite cause. This meant he wanted the old royal family, the Stuarts, to return to the throne.
Early Life and Family
John Cotton was born in 1686 and was baptized on April 7th. He was the only son of Sir John Cotton, 2nd Baronet. His family lived at Madingley Hall in Cambridgeshire.
He went to Westminster School and later studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He earned his Master of Arts degree in 1705. When his father passed away in 1713, John inherited the family title, becoming the 3rd Baronet. He also took over Madingley Hall. He added "Hynde" to his name to honor the Hynde family. They were the original owners of Madingley Hall.
Political Career
Sir John Hynde Cotton was a Member of Parliament (MP) for a long time. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's government. He represented different areas during his career.
- He was MP for Cambridge from 1708 to 1722.
- Then he represented Cambridgeshire from 1722 to 1727.
- He returned as MP for Cambridge from 1727 to 1741.
- Finally, he was MP for Marlborough from 1741 until 1752.
Sir John was known for being a strong voice against the government of Robert Walpole. He was very good at debating in Parliament. Even though he had a slight stammer, he used it in a clever way. He was a determined Jacobite. This meant he supported the Stuart family's claim to the throne.
He even took a government job for two years, as Treasurer of the Chamber. This job involved managing money for the royal household. However, he still voted against the King's government. This showed his strong loyalty to his own political beliefs.
Personal Life
Sir John Hynde Cotton married twice. His first wife was Lettice Crowley. They got married in 1714. Sadly, she passed away in 1718.
He then married Margaret Craggs in 1724. His only surviving son, also named John Hynde Cotton, inherited his title. This son was from his first marriage.
Sir John and his family lived at Madingley Hall for 40 years. During this time, he made big changes to the house. He transformed it from an older Tudor style into a more modern Baroque building.
