Thomas Potter (1740–1801) facts for kids
Thomas Potter (1740–1801) was a British lawyer and politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, from 1776 to 1780.
Early Life and Education
Thomas Potter was born in 1740. His father was also named Thomas Potter. Young Thomas went to Eton College, a famous school, from 1753 to 1754. After that, he studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge starting in 1756.
He later trained to become a lawyer. He joined Lincoln's Inn, one of the places where lawyers are trained in London, in 1767. He officially became a lawyer in 1772. In 1761, he married Miss Grove.
A Career in Politics
In 1776, Thomas Potter became a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Lostwithiel. An MP is someone chosen to represent people in the House of Commons. He was elected without anyone running against him in a special election called a by-election. This meant he was the only person nominated for the role.
In 1778, he also took on a legal job as the Second Justice of Anglesey. He held this position until he passed away. While he was an MP, it seems he did not give any speeches in Parliament. He decided not to run for election again in 1780.
Later Life and Achievements
Thomas Potter was interested in history and science. In 1784, he became a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, a group that studies old things and history. In the same year, he also became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very respected group for people who have made important discoveries in science.
Thomas Potter died in London on November 14, 1801.
