Thomas Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 5th Baron Thurlow facts for kids
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The Lord Thurlow
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Lord Thurlow in 1906 or earlier
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| Preceded by | The Earl Beauchamp |
| Succeeded by | The Earl Beauchamp |
Thomas John Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, also known as Lord Thurlow, was an important British politician. He was born on December 5, 1838, and passed away on March 12, 1916. He was a member of the Liberal Party. Lord Thurlow served as the Paymaster General in 1886. This role meant he was in charge of managing government payments.
Lord Thurlow's Family Background
Lord Thurlow was the younger son of Edward Thomas Hovell-Thurlow, who was the 3rd Baron Thurlow. His family had a long history in important British roles. For example, his great-grandfather, Thomas Thurlow, was a Bishop of Durham. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the church.
In 1864, Lord Thurlow married Lady Elma Bruce. She was the daughter of James Bruce, who was the 8th Earl of Elgin. In 1873, Lord Thurlow added his wife's family name, Bruce, to his own. A year later, he also added the name Cumming. When his older brother passed away in 1874, Thomas became the 5th Baron Thurlow. This title gave him a special seat in the House of Lords, which is part of the British Parliament.
Lord Thurlow's Political Journey
Lord Thurlow began his political career in 1880. He became a Government Whip for the Liberal Party. A whip's job is to make sure that members of their party vote in a certain way. He held this position until 1885.
In February 1886, the Liberal Party leader, William Ewart Gladstone, became Prime Minister again. Gladstone then appointed Lord Thurlow as the Paymaster General. This was a significant role in the government. Lord Thurlow stayed in this job until August 1886, when the Liberal Party lost power. In the same year, he also became a member of the Privy Council. This group advises the King or Queen.
Lord Thurlow also served as the High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1886. This role involved representing the monarch at the annual meeting of the Church of Scotland. He passed away on March 12, 1916, when he was 77 years old. His son, Charles Edward, took over his title as the 6th Baron Thurlow.
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Lord Thurlow in 1906 or earlier
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The family crest of Thomas Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce
