Sir Thomas Crosse, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Thomas Crosse (born 1663, died 1738) was an important person in English history. He was a brewer, which means he made drinks like beer. He was also a politician who belonged to the Tory party. He served in the English and British Parliaments for many years, from 1701 to 1722.
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Sir Thomas Crosse: Early Life and Family
Thomas Crosse was born on November 29, 1663. His father, also named Thomas Crosse, was a brewer in a place called St Margaret's, Westminster. His mother was Mary Lockwood.
Young Thomas went to a famous school called Westminster School. He studied there under a well-known teacher named Richard Busby. Around 1688, he got married to Jane Lambe. Her father was Patrick Lambe, from Stoke Poges in Buckinghamshire.
His Time in Parliament
Sir Thomas Crosse was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Westminster. An MP is a person elected to represent people in the country's government.
First Elections
He was first chosen to be an MP in January 1701. But he lost his seat in the next election in December 1701. He tried again and was elected MP for Westminster in 1702. However, he was defeated in the 1705 election.
Returning to Parliament
Thomas Crosse didn't give up! He won his seat back in the 1710 election. He was then re-elected without anyone running against him in 1713.
In July 1713, he received a special honor. He was made a baronet. This means he was given the title "Sir" and his family could pass on this title.
Later Political Career
He was elected again without opposition in the 1715 election. In 1721, he became a director of the South Sea Company. This was a very important trading company at the time.
He lost his seat in the 1722 election. Even though that election was later cancelled, he decided not to run for Parliament again.
Later Life and Legacy
Sir Thomas Crosse passed away on May 27, 1738, when he was 74 years old. He had two sons. His older son, Thomas, sadly died before him in 1732. So, his younger son, John, became the next Baronet. Sir Thomas Crosse was buried at St Margaret's, Westminster, on June 1, 1738.
