Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford facts for kids
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The Earl of Stamford
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Portrait by Jonathan Richardson
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| President of the Board of Trade | |
| In office 9 June 1699 – 19 June 1702 |
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| Monarch | William III Anne |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Bridgewater |
| Succeeded by | The Viscount Weymouth |
| In office 1705 – 12 June 1711 |
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| Monarch | Anne |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Weymouth |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Winchilsea |
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| Born | 1654 |
| Died | 31 January 1720 (aged 65–66) |
Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford (born around 1654, died January 31, 1720) was an important British noble and politician. He held several high-ranking government jobs during his life.
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Early Life and Family
Thomas Grey was the only son of Thomas, Lord Grey of Groby. He became the Earl of Stamford after his grandfather passed away. His mother was Lady Dorothy Bourchier. Her father was the 4th Earl of Bath.
Standing Up for What's Right
Thomas Grey played a part in opposing some of the unfair actions of King James II. Because of this, he was arrested in July 1685. After he was released, he joined forces with William of Orange. This was during a big event called the Glorious Revolution. William of Orange later became King William III.
After William became king, Thomas Grey was given important roles. In 1694, he became a Privy Counsellor. This meant he was a trusted advisor to the king. In 1696, he became the Lord Lieutenant of Devon. This role was like a representative of the king in the county of Devon.
Thomas Grey was known as a strong supporter of the Whig political party. He believed in their ideas and policies.
Important Government Roles
In 1697, Thomas Grey became the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. This was another important government position. In 1699, he was made the President of the Board of Trade. This role involved managing trade and business for the country.
When Queen Anne became queen in 1702, he lost his job. However, he returned to the role of President of the Board of Trade from 1707 to 1711.
Family and Legacy
Thomas Grey was married two times. His first marriage was in 1651 to Elizabeth Harvey. She was the daughter of Sir Daniel Harvey, who was an ambassador. This marriage later ended. His second marriage was in 1691 to Mary Maynard. She was the daughter of Joseph Maynard, who was a Member of Parliament.
Thomas Grey did not have any children who survived him. When he passed away, his titles and his family estate in Leicestershire went to his first cousin, Henry Grey. This estate was called Bradgate Park. Henry Grey (1685–1739) was a grandson of the first Earl of Stamford. Later earls of Stamford were descended from Henry Grey.
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The coat of arms for the Grey family.
