Thomas Wood (1708–1799) facts for kids
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Thomas Wood
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| Member of Parliament for Middlesex | |
| In office 1779–1780 Serving with John Wilkes
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| Preceded by | John Glynn John Wilkes |
| Succeeded by | John Wilkes George Byng |
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| Born | 25 September 1708 |
| Died | 25 June 1799 (aged 90–91) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouses |
Elizabeth Jones
(after 1743) |
| Relations | Thomas Wood (grandson) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford All Souls College, Oxford |
Thomas Wood (born September 25, 1708 – died June 25, 1799) was a British politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like the main law-making body in the UK, for a short time between 1779 and 1780. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, a group that promotes science.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Wood was born on September 25, 1708. He was the seventh son of Edward and Elizabeth Wood. His family came from a place called Littleton, which was in Middlesex (now part of Surrey).
He went to a famous school called Eton College from 1718 to 1725. After that, he studied at two well-known universities: Christ Church, Oxford starting in 1725, and All Souls College, Oxford in 1732.
Career as a Lawyer and Politician
Thomas Wood became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who argues cases in court. He officially became a barrister in 1735. He later became a "bencher" in 1766 and served as the Treasurer of the Inner Temple. The Inner Temple is one of the four professional associations for barristers in London.
In 1748, he inherited his brothers' properties. He was a member of the Whig party, which was a major political group in Britain at the time. He served as a Member of Parliament for Middlesex from 1779 to 1780. This meant he represented the people of Middlesex in the House of Commons.
In February 1761, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a special honor given to people who have made important contributions to science.
Family Life
On October 2, 1743, Thomas Wood married Anne Jones. They had five children together: two sons and three daughters.
One of their sons, also named Thomas Wood, married Mary Williams. She was the daughter of a very important person, Sir Edward Williams, 5th Baronet.
Thomas Wood passed away on June 25, 1799.
His Grandson, Thomas Wood
Through his son Thomas, he had a grandson also named Thomas Wood (1777–1860). This grandson also became a Member of Parliament, representing Breconshire from 1806 to 1847. He married Lady Caroline Stewart, whose family was also very important in politics.
