Sir John Pollen, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
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Sir John Pollen
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Redenham Park, Hampshire
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| Member of Parliament for Andover |
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| In office 8 January 1835 – 29 June 1841 Serving with Ralph Etwall
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| Preceded by | Henry Arthur Wallop Fellowes Ralph Etwall |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Etwall William Paget |
| In office 8 March 1820 – 2 May 1831 Serving with Thomas Assheton Smith II (1821–1831)
Thomas Assheton Smith I (1820–1821) |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Assheton Smith I Newton Fellowes |
| Succeeded by | Henry Arthur Wallop Fellowes Ralph Etwall |
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| Born | 6 April 1784 |
| Died | 2 May 1863 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative/Tory |
Sir John Walter Pollen, 2nd Baronet (born 6 April 1784, died 2 May 1863) was an important British politician. He belonged to the Conservative and Tory parties. He was known for representing the area of Andover in the British Parliament.
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Who Was Sir John Pollen?
Sir John Pollen was the oldest son of Sir John Pollen, 1st Baronet. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family. His family lived at Redenham Park in Hampshire, England.
Early Life and Education
John Pollen went to Eton, a famous school, in 1799. After that, he studied at Christ Church, Oxford, a well-known university, starting in 1803. He then went on to study law at Lincoln's Inn in 1806. When his father passed away in 1814, John became the 2nd Baronet and took over the family estate at Redenham.
His Time in Politics
Sir John Pollen was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Andover. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's government.
First Term as MP
He was first elected as an MP in the general election of 1820. He served in this role until 1831. At that time, he decided not to run for re-election.
Return to Parliament
Sir John Pollen returned to politics in 1835. He was elected again to represent Andover. He continued to serve as an MP until 1841. In that year, he tried to get re-elected but was not successful.
Family and Legacy
In 1819, Sir John Pollen married Charlotte Elizabeth Craven. She was the daughter of Reverend John Craven. They did not have any children.
When Sir John Pollen died in 1863, his nephew, Sir Richard Hungerford Pollen, became the 3rd Baronet. The Redenham estate went to Sir John's wife. After she passed away in 1877, the estate was given to the son of the 3rd Baronet, who also became Sir Richard Hungerford Pollen, the 4th Baronet.
