Trevor Hill, 1st Viscount Hillsborough facts for kids
Trevor Hill, 1st Viscount Hillsborough was an important person who lived a long time ago, from 1693 to 1742. He was from a family that had roots in both Ireland and England. Trevor Hill owned a lot of land and was a politician, meaning he helped make decisions and laws for the country. He served in the Irish Parliament and later in the British Parliament.
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Early Life and Family
Trevor Hill was born in 1693. His father was Michael Hill, and his mother was Anne Trevor. His family was very well-known and owned a lot of land in a place called County Down in Ireland. When Trevor's father passed away in 1699, Trevor inherited his family's estates, which means he took over the land and properties.
Trevor Hill married Mary Rowe before 1717. Mary was already a widow when they married. Her father was Anthony Rowe, who was also a Member of Parliament.
Political Career in Ireland
Trevor Hill started his political journey in Ireland. He was elected to the Irish House of Commons, which was like the parliament for Ireland at that time. He represented a place called Hillsborough from 1713 to 1715. After that, he represented County Down from 1715 until 1717.
In 1717, Trevor Hill received special titles from the King. He became Baron Hill of Kilwarlin and Viscount Hillsborough. These titles made him a member of the Peerage of Ireland, which is a group of people with high social rank. He also became an Irish Privy Councillor, which meant he was a trusted advisor to the King on Irish matters.
Serving in British Parliament
Trevor Hill also wanted to be involved in politics in Great Britain. In 1715, he tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Saltash, but he didn't win that election. However, just three months later, he won a special election (called a by-election) and became the MP for Aylesbury.
Later, in 1722, a friend named the Duke of Wharton helped him become the MP for Malmesbury. But his time as MP for Malmesbury was short. He was removed from his seat after someone complained, and a decision was made against him on December 13, 1722. He tried to get back into Parliament in 1723 for a place called Appleby, but he lost that election too. After that, he didn't try to become an MP again.
In 1729, he was given the important job of Governor of County Down in Ireland. This meant he was in charge of the administration and safety of that county.
Later Life and Legacy
Lord Hillsborough passed away in May 1742 when he was 48 years old. He had four sons and two daughters. His son, Wills Hill, inherited his titles and later became a very important statesman, meaning he was a leading figure in government.
Trevor Hill's brother, Arthur Hill, inherited the Trevor family estates through their mother. Arthur also received special titles later, becoming Baron Hill and Viscount Dungannon in 1765.
