Thomas Fermor, 4th Earl of Pomfret facts for kids
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The Earl of Pomfret
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| Born | 12 October 1770 |
| Died | 29 June 1833 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) |
Amabel Elizabeth
(m. 1823) |
| Children | 4, including George |
| Parent(s) | George Fermor, 2nd Earl of Pomfret Anna Maria Drayton |
| Relatives | George Fermor, 3rd Earl of Pomfret (brother) |
Thomas William Fermor, 4th Earl of Pomfret (born October 12, 1770 – died June 29, 1833) was an important officer in the British Army. He fought in major conflicts like the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Before 1830, he was known as The Honourable Thomas Fermor. He later became the 4th Earl of Pomfret.
Early Life and Family
Thomas William Fermor was born on October 12, 1770. He was the second son of George Fermor, 2nd Earl of Pomfret. His mother was Anna Maria Drayton. His family was well-known in England.
Military Career and Achievements
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Thomas Fermor began his military journey as an ensign in the 3rd Foot Guards. This was a junior officer rank. He served in Flanders in 1793, which is a region in Europe. During this time, he was part of several important battles and sieges. These included the Battle of Famars and the sieges of Valenciennes and Dunkirk. He also fought in the battle of Lincelles.
In 1794, he was promoted to a lieutenant. He continued to serve his country in various places. He was in Ireland during a rebellion there. He also took part in the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland. On March 16, 1800, he became a lieutenant-colonel. He served with the Guards in the Peninsula War. This was a major conflict in Spain and Portugal.
He was promoted to major-general on June 4, 1813. For his bravery in the Battle of Salamanca, he received a special medal. He was also given an award from Portugal, called the Order of the Tower and Sword. He received permission to accept this award on May 11, 1813. His final military rank was lieutenant-general, which he achieved on May 27, 1825.
Later Life and Legacy
On April 7, 1830, Thomas Fermor became the 4th Earl of Pomfret. He took over this title after his brother, George, passed away. Besides his military career, he was also interested in science and history. In 1805, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group for scientists. He was also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, which means he studied old things and history.
Family Life
Lord Pomfret married Amabel Elizabeth Borough on January 13, 1823. She was the eldest daughter of Sir Richard Borough. They had two sons and two daughters together. His eldest son, George, later became the 5th Earl of Pomfret.
Lord Pomfret passed away on June 29, 1833. After his death, his wife Amabel married William Thorpe in May 1834.
