Sir Thomas Cave, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Thomas Cave, 3rd Baronet (born April 19, 1681 – died April 21, 1719) was an important person in British politics. He held the title of Baronet, which is a special inherited title, and was also a Deputy Lieutenant, a kind of local official. Sir Thomas lived at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, which was his family's home. He was a member of the Tory political party and served in the House of Commons, which is part of the British Parliament, from 1711 until he passed away in 1719.
Early Life and Family
Sir Thomas Cave was the oldest son of Sir Roger Cave, 2nd Baronet. His mother was Martha Browne. He went to Rugby School to study. Later, when he was 16, he enrolled at Christ Church, Oxford University in 1699.
In 1703, Sir Thomas married Margaret Verney. She was the youngest daughter of John Verney, 1st Viscount Fermanagh. They got married at St Giles's-in-the-Fields Church. Later that same year, in October 1703, Sir Thomas inherited the Baronet title from his father. This meant he became the 3rd Baronet in his family.
Political Career
Sir Thomas Cave became a Deputy Lieutenant for Northamptonshire in 1705. This was a role where he helped the King's representative in the county.
In 1711, he successfully ran for a seat in Parliament. He was elected to represent Leicestershire in a special election called a by-election. He was elected again without anyone running against him in the 1713 general election.
The 1715 general election for Leicestershire was a bit tricky. There was a competition for the seat. The local official, called the Sheriff, said there was a riot. So, he refused to announce who won. Two months later, a new election was held. Sir Thomas won this election too, even though he had to compete for the seat. He continued to represent Leicestershire in Parliament until he died in 1719.
Later Life and Legacy
Sir Thomas Cave passed away on April 21, 1719, when he was 38 years old. He was buried in Stanford, Northamptonshire. He had two sons and two daughters. After his death, his sons, Verney and Sir Thomas Cave, 5th Baronet, became Baronets after him.
