Sir John Musgrove, 1st Baronet facts for kids
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Escutcheon of the Musgrove baronets of Speldhurst, Kent
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| Creation date | 1851 |
| Status | extinct |
| Extinction date | 1863 |
| Motto | Nil desperandum, Never despair |
Sir John Musgrove (born January 21, 1793, died October 5, 1881) was an important British businessman. He also held a very special job: he was the Lord Mayor of London.
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Who Was Sir John Musgrove?
Sir John Musgrove was the only son of a London merchant, also named John Musgrove. He grew up in Hackney, a part of London. He became very successful in business.
How He Made His Money
Sir John worked as an auctioneer and a house agent. This means he helped people buy and sell houses and other properties. He became rich by 1824 because property prices in London were going up. He was smart about buying and selling.
His Role in London Government
Sir John Musgrove was involved in the city's leadership.
Sheriff of London
From 1843 to 1844, he served as the Sheriff of London. The Sheriff is an important officer who helps with law and order in the city.
Lord Mayor of London
Later, from 1850 to 1851, he became the Lord Mayor of London. This is a very old and respected position. The Lord Mayor is the leader of the City of London Corporation. They represent the city and its people.
The Clothworkers' Company
Sir John was also a leader in a group called The Clothworkers' Company. This was a historic guild, like a club for people in the cloth trade. He was the "Master" (leader) of this company twice, in 1843–44 and again in 1862.
Becoming a Baronet
In 1851, Sir John Musgrove was given a special title: a baronet. This means he was called "Sir" and his title was "1st Baronet." This was a high honor given by the government. His full title was "Baronet, of Speldhurst in the County of Kent and of Russell Square in the County of Middlesex."
His Later Life
Sir John Musgrove lived to be 88 years old. He passed away in October 1881 at his home, Rusthall House, in Speldhurst, Kent. He had no children, so when he died, his special title of baronet ended with him.
