Sir Walden Hanmer, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Walden Hanmer (born 1717, died 1783) was an important British lawyer and politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, from 1768 to 1780. He also held the special title of 1st Baronet.
Early Life and Education
Walden Hanmer was born in 1717. He was the only son of Job Hanmer. Young Walden went to some famous schools. He studied at Eton College, a well-known school, and then went to Balliol College, Oxford, which is part of Oxford University.
He also began studying law at Lincoln's Inn in 1732. This was a place where future lawyers learned their trade. In 1741, he officially became a lawyer, which is called being "called to the bar." He married Anne Graham sometime before 1747. Later, he stopped working as a barrister (a type of lawyer) early. Instead, he became a magistrate, which is a type of judge, in several different areas.
Political Journey
Walden Hanmer first tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1761. He ran in the town of Bedford but decided to stop during the election.
In 1766, he wanted to become a judge in Wales, but he wasn't chosen for the job. He tried again for Parliament in 1768, this time in a place called Sudbury. He won this election and became a Member of Parliament.
In 1773, he inherited some family lands in Flintshire. The next year, on May 21, 1774, he was given the special title of Baronet. This is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in the family.
He ran for Parliament in Sudbury again in 1774 but lost the election at first. However, he challenged the result, and on March 22, 1775, he was officially given his seat in Parliament. He did not run for election in 1780.
Later Years
Sir Walden Hanmer passed away on October 20, 1783. His son, Thomas, then inherited his title and became the next Baronet.
