Sir Nicholas Colthurst, 4th Baronet facts for kids
Sir Nicholas Colthurst, 4th Baronet (1789–1829) was an important Anglo-Irish politician. He was a member of a special group of leaders called Colthurst baronets.
He served in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, which is like the main meeting place for lawmakers in the United Kingdom. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Cork City from 1812 to 1829. This means he represented the people of Cork City in the government.
Who Was Sir Nicholas Colthurst?
Sir Nicholas Colthurst was the fourth person in his family to hold the title of Baronet. This title was part of the Baronetage of Ireland, a special honor given by the British Crown. He was the only son of Sir Nicholas Colthurst, 3rd Baronet and Harriet LaTouche.
What Did He Do as an MP?
As a Member of Parliament, Sir Nicholas Colthurst helped make decisions for the country. In 1810, he received money from the British Government to help build the Cork City Gaol. A gaol is a type of prison.
He also had to deal with a big issue of his time called Catholic Emancipation. This was about giving Roman Catholics more rights. Even though he had promised to oppose it, he sometimes had to be flexible because many people in Cork City were Roman Catholic.
His Family Life
Sir Nicholas Colthurst married his cousin, Elizabeth Vesey. They had four sons and one daughter together.
