Thomas Hare (MP) facts for kids
Sir Thomas Hare, 4th Baronet (1686–1760) was an important British politician from Stow Bardolph, Norfolk. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the British government, between 1713 and 1715. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
Early Life and Education
Sir Thomas Hare was born in 1686. He was the second son of Sir Thomas Hare, 2nd Baronet and his mother, Elizabeth Dashwood. His family lived at Stow Hall.
In 1703, when he was about 17 years old, he went to Oriel College, Oxford. This is a famous university in England.
Time in Parliament
In 1713, Sir Thomas Hare was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Truro. A Member of Parliament is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons.
During his time in Parliament, he did not support the Hanoverian Succession. This was a big political issue about who should be the next king of Great Britain.
Because of his views, he was given a job in Barbados. He became a clerk for the crown there.
Political Challenges
When George I of Great Britain became king, Sir Thomas Hare lost his job. The new king did not agree with his political ideas.
He faced some difficulties because of his past political actions. Because of these challenges, he did not run for Parliament again in 1715.
Family and Later Years
On September 22, 1732, Sir Thomas Hare became the 4th Baronet. He took over the title after his brother Ralph passed away.
Sir Thomas Hare married a woman named Rosamond Newby. She was the daughter of Charles Newby.
He passed away on February 21, 1760. Sir Thomas had two daughters. Because he had no sons, his younger brother George became the next Baronet.
George died four years later without marrying. This meant the special Baronet title for their family ended for a while. However, it was started again for another family member in 1818.
Stow Hall, the family home, went to their sister Mary. Her children and grandchildren later changed their last name to Hare.
