Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Robert Bradshaigh, 3rd Baronet (1675–1747) was an important English landowner and politician. He lived at Haigh Hall near Wigan. Sir Robert was a member of the English House of Commons and later the British House of Commons for a very long time – 52 years, from 1695 to 1747. He was part of the Tory political group.
Early Life and Family
Sir Robert Bradshaigh was born in 1675 and was the oldest son of Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 2nd Baronet and his wife, Mary Murray. He was baptized (a type of Christian ceremony) on April 29, 1675.
He received his education at home with a tutor named Mr. Francis, and also attended Ruthin School. When his father passed away on June 17, 1687, Robert became the new owner of Haigh Hall. He also inherited the title of Baronet, which is a special title of honor passed down through families, similar to a knight but hereditary.
In 1697, Sir Robert married Rachel Guise. She was the daughter of another important person, Sir John Guise, who was also a Member of Parliament. Sir Robert and Rachel had six children together: four sons and two daughters.
A Long Career in Politics
Sir Robert Bradshaigh had a very long career in politics. In 1695, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wigan. An MP is a person chosen to represent their local area in the country's main law-making body, the House of Commons. He continued to serve as an MP until 1747.
From 1738 until his death in 1747, he held the special title of "Father of the House of Commons." This title is given to the Member of Parliament who has served the longest without a break.
Besides being an MP, Sir Robert also served as the Mayor of Wigan several times. He was Mayor in 1698, 1703, 1719, 1724, and 1729. The Mayor is the leader of a town or city.
Later Years
In 1742, when he was older, Sir Robert Bradshaigh passed control of Haigh Hall to his oldest son, Sir Roger Bradshaigh, 4th Baronet. Sir Robert died in 1747, after a long and influential life.
