Sir Robert Austen, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Robert Austen (born March 1664, died June 1706) was an important English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of today's Parliament, from 1699 to 1701. He was also known as the 3rd Baronet Austen.
Who Was Sir Robert Austen?
Sir Robert Austen was a notable figure in English history. He held the title of a Baronet, which is a special inherited title, similar to a knight, but passed down through families. He was the third person in his family to hold this title.
Early Life and Education
Robert Austen was the son of Sir John Austen, who was the 2nd Baronet. He went to school at St Alban's School. Later, he studied at Peterhouse, Cambridge, which is a famous university in England. When his father passed away in January 1699, Robert became the 3rd Baronet Austen. His family home was Hall Place in Bexley, in the county of Kent.
A Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament (MP) is someone chosen to represent people in the government. Sir Robert Austen was elected as an MP for the area of Rye on January 23, 1699. He served in this role for about two years, until November 1701. After this, he decided not to run for election again in Rye. He later tried to become an MP for Kent in 1705, but he was not successful that time.
Family Life
Sir Robert Austen married Elizabeth Stawell. Her father was George Stawell from Cothelstone in Somerset. Sir Robert passed away when he was 42 years old. He was buried in Bexley, the same place as his family home. His son, also named Robert, inherited the Baronet title and became the 4th Baronet.
