Sir Robert Brown, 1st Baronet, of Westminster facts for kids

Sir Robert Brown, 1st Baronet (who passed away on October 5, 1760) was an important British politician and a successful merchant. He served as a representative for King George II in Venice and held a special title called a baronet.

Who Was Sir Robert Brown?

Sir Robert Brown was the son of William Brown and Grisel Brice. He became a successful merchant, which means he bought and sold goods to make money. He also worked as a special representative for King George II in the city of Venice, which is in Italy. This role was like being an ambassador, helping to manage relations between Britain and Venice.

A Special Title: Baronet

On March 11, 1731, Sir Robert Brown was given a special title: he became a baronet. This is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down through families. His title was "Baronet of the City and Liberty of Westminster." There was a special rule for his title: if he didn't have any sons, the title would go to his two brothers, James and Edward, and then to their sons.

Serving in Parliament

From 1734 to 1747, Sir Robert Brown was a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Ilchester. An MP is someone who is elected to represent people in the government and help make laws for the country. In 1741, he was given another important job: he became the Paymaster of His Majesty's Works. This meant he was in charge of paying for all the building projects and repairs for the King.

Family and Legacy

Sir Robert Brown married Margaret Cecil. She was the sister of Charles Cecil, who was a bishop (a high-ranking church official). Sir Robert and Margaret had two daughters. Because they did not have any sons, his baronet title was passed on to his nephew, James O'Hara, just as the special rule stated. Sir Robert Brown was buried in a place called Audley Street Chapel in London, five days after he passed away.