Sir William Milner, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
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Sir William Mordaunt Milner, 3rd Baronet (born October 6, 1754 – died September 9, 1811) was an important person from Yorkshire, England. He lived at Nun Appleton Hall. Sir William was a British Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for the country. He also served as the Lord Mayor of York, a leader for the city of York.
Early Life and Family
Sir William was the oldest son of Sir William Milner, who was the 2nd Baronet. A "Baronet" is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family. His mother was Elizabeth Mordaunt.
He went to Eton College, a famous school, from 1766 to 1769. When his father passed away in 1774, William became the 3rd Baronet.
In 1776, he married Diana Sturt. They had three sons and two daughters. His son, Sir William Mordaunt Sturt Milner, later became the 4th Baronet.
Military Service
Sir William also had a military career. From 1772 to 1776, he was a "cornet" in the 10th Dragoons. A cornet was a junior officer, and dragoons were a type of soldier who rode horses. Later in his life, he was an officer in the volunteer militia, which was a local group of citizens who helped defend their area.
Public Service and Politics
Sir William was elected as the Lord Mayor of York twice. He served his first term from 1787 to 1788. He was elected again for a second term from 1798 to 1799. The Lord Mayor is like the main leader of a city's government.
He also represented the city of York in Parliament. He was a member of the Whig political party. He served in the Parliament of Great Britain from 1790 until 1800. After the Acts of Union 1800, when Great Britain and Ireland joined, he continued to serve in the new Parliament of the United Kingdom until 1811. As a Member of Parliament, he helped make decisions and laws for the country.
