Sir Richard Hill, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Richard Hill, 2nd Baronet
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| Born | 6 June 1732 Hawkstone, Shropshire
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| Died | 28 August 1808 (aged 76) |
| Education | Westminster School, Shrewsbury School, and Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Parliamentarian, Methodist |
| Parent(s) | Sir Rowland Hill and Jane Broughton |
Sir Richard Hill, 2nd Baronet of Hawkstone, was born on June 6, 1732, and passed away on August 28, 1808. He was a very important person in his time, known for his strong religious beliefs and for being a Member of Parliament (MP) for Shropshire. He served in Parliament from 1780 to 1806 and was part of the Tory political group. He was also a key figure in a Christian movement called the revivalist movement.
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Early Life and Family
Richard Hill was the oldest son of Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet. His family was quite important, and their wealth came from his great-uncle, Richard Hill, who was a diplomat and statesman. Richard also had a famous brother, Rowland Hill, who was a well-known preacher. His nephew, Rowland, became a distinguished soldier.
Richard went to good schools, including Shrewsbury School, Westminster School, and Magdalen College, Oxford.
Religious Beliefs and Politics
Richard Hill wrote many religious books and supported the Methodists, a Christian group. He was also open-minded towards other religious groups called Dissenters. He supported George Whitfield, another important religious leader, over John Wesley.
In politics, Richard Hill was a strong supporter of William Pitt the Younger, who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain. A writer named Nathaniel Wraxall described him as a very honest and fair person who served in Parliament. He also said that Richard was kind and generous, using his wealth to help others.
The Hawkstone Garden
Sir Richard Hill was famous for developing the landscape garden at his home, Hawkstone. This garden became one of the most popular and visited places of its time. It had many interesting features like unique buildings called follies, hidden caves called grottos, and a tall column with a statue of his ancestor, Sir Rowland Hill, who was the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London.
Richard wanted the garden to show the greatness of God through the natural beauty of Shropshire's rugged hills. It had smooth lawns, a beautiful lake, and old ruins that made it look like a painting. The rocky hills made it one of the few truly grand gardens in the country. The garden had a 10-mile path with new and exciting features, including areas that looked like Switzerland and Tahiti. Visitors could even stand on a high spot called "Raven's Shelf," with cliffs dropping hundreds of feet below.
Later Life
Sir Richard Hill had a very large estate, which means he owned a lot of land and property. Managing it could be difficult at times. He passed away in 1808, and his tomb, a sculpted monument, can be found in Hodnet in Shropshire.
Works
Sir Richard Hill wrote several books and tracts, sharing his religious thoughts and beliefs. Some of his works include:
- Pietas Oxoniensis : or a full and impartial account of the expulsion of six students from St. Edmund Hall, Oxford : with a dedication to the Right Honourable the Earl of Litchfield, Chancellor of that University (1768)
- The Right Knowledge of God, and of Ourselves, Opened in a Plain, Practical and Experimental Manner
- Deep Things of God: Or, Milk and Strong Meat: Containing Spiritual and Experimental Remarks and Meditations, Suited to the Cases of Babes, Young Men, and ... and who Feel the Plague of Their Own Hearts (1788)
- Daubenism Confuted, and Martin Luther Vindicated. With Further Remarks on the False Quotations Adduced by the Reverend Charles Daubeny ... in His Late Publications
See also
- Attingham Park
- Baron Berwick
- Hawkstone Park
- Richard Hill of Hawkstone
- Rowland Hill
- Viscount Hill
