Sir Marcus Somerville, 4th Baronet facts for kids
Sir Marcus Somerville, 4th Baronet (born in 1772 – died on July 11, 1831) was an Anglo-Irish politician. This means he was from Ireland but had strong ties to England, and he worked in the government. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that is passed down in a family.
Sir Marcus Somerville was the son of Sir James Quaile Somerville, who was the 3rd Baronet, and his mother was Catherine Crofton. In 1800, when his father passed away, Marcus became the 4th Baronet.
He married Mary Anne Meredyth on August 11, 1801. Mary Anne was the daughter of Richard Gorges-Meredyth. Sir Marcus and Mary Anne had two sons. Their oldest son was named William Somerville.
Sir Marcus Somerville: A Life in Politics
Sir Marcus Somerville spent many years working in government. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he was chosen by people to represent them and make laws.
Serving in Parliament
In 1800, Sir Marcus Somerville became a Member of Parliament for County Meath in the Irish House of Commons. This was the main law-making group in Ireland at that time.
Soon after, Ireland and Great Britain joined together. So, Sir Marcus then served in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. This is the main law-making body for the whole United Kingdom, located in London. He continued to represent County Meath there until he passed away in 1831.
What Was a Whig?
Sir Marcus Somerville belonged to a political group called the Whigs. The Whigs were one of the main political parties in Britain and Ireland during his time. They generally supported more power for Parliament and less for the King. They also often supported reforms and changes to make things fairer.
