Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baron Shuttleworth facts for kids
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The Lord Shuttleworth
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| Under-Secretary of State for India | |
| In office 7 February 1886 – 12 April 1886 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
| Preceded by | The Lord Harris |
| Succeeded by | Stafford Howard |
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
| In office 16 April 1886 – 20 July 1886 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone |
| Preceded by | Edward Heneage |
| Succeeded by | The Viscount Cranbrook |
| Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty | |
| In office 19 August 1892 – 21 June 1895 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | William Ewart Gladstone The Earl of Rosebery |
| Preceded by | Arthur Forwood |
| Succeeded by | William Ellison-Macartney |
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| Born | 18 December 1844 |
| Died | 20 December 1939 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Blanche Parish (d. 1924) |
Ughtred James Kay-Shuttleworth (born December 18, 1844 – died December 20, 1939) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and also owned a lot of land. From 1872 to 1902, he was known as Sir Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth. Later, he became the 1st Baron Shuttleworth.
He held several key government jobs. These included Under-Secretary of State for India and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1886. He also served as Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty from 1892 to 1895. He worked under Prime Ministers William Ewart Gladstone and Lord Rosebery.
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Early Life and Family History
Ughtred James Kay-Shuttleworth was the son of James Kay-Shuttleworth. His father was a doctor, a government worker, and a social reformer. His father's original name was James Kay. He added "Shuttleworth" to his name when he married Janet Shuttleworth. Janet was the only child and heir of Robert Shuttleworth. Her family owned Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham, Lancashire.
The Shuttleworth family had owned land in Lancashire for a very long time. They were known to have made their money from weaving wool. During the English Civil War, they supported the Parliament. Ughtred's parents separated after having five children. Because of this, Ughtred grew up mostly away from his father. For some years, he lived in Germany with his mother.
When his mother passed away in 1872, Ughtred inherited large estates. These included Gawthorpe Hall. His father then moved to another family estate in Westmorland.
Political Journey
Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth began his political career in 1869. He was elected to represent Hastings in Parliament. He held this seat until 1880. After a short break, he was elected again in 1885. This time, he represented the Clitheroe area of Lancashire. He continued to be a Member of Parliament for Clitheroe until 1902.
Key Government Roles
When the Liberal Party came to power in 1886, Ughtred was given important roles.
- In February 1886, he became the Under-Secretary of State for India. This role involved helping to manage affairs related to India.
- In April 1886, he became the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. This was a senior government position. He took over from Edward Heneage. At the same time, he joined the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the King or Queen. He stayed in this role until July 1886.
He returned to government in 1892. He was appointed Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty. This job involved managing the navy's finances and parliamentary matters. He held this position until 1895.
Becoming a Baron
In 1902, Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth was given a special honor. He was made a Baron, which is a type of noble title. His full title became Baron Shuttleworth, of Gawthorpe. From 1908 to 1928, he served as the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. This was a representative of the King or Queen in the county. In 1910, he even hosted King George V and Queen Mary at Gawthorpe Hall.
Family Life and Legacy
Lord Shuttleworth married Blanche Marion in 1871. They had two sons and four daughters. Sadly, both of their sons died during the First World War. Captain Lawrence Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth died in 1917, and Captain Edward James Kay-Shuttleworth also died in 1917.
Lady Shuttleworth passed away in 1924. Lord Shuttleworth lived for another fifteen years, dying in December 1939 at the age of 95.
Successors and Gawthorpe Hall
Since both his sons had died, his grandson, Richard Kay-Shuttleworth, became the 2nd Baron Shuttleworth. However, Richard was also killed in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. His plane went missing in 1940.
Richard's younger brother, Ronald, became the 3rd Baron. He too was killed in North Africa in 1942 during the Second World War. The title then passed to their cousin, Charles, who became the 4th Baron Shuttleworth. Charles was badly injured in the war, losing one leg and the use of the other.
Because of his injuries, Charles moved to a more accessible home called Leck Hall. His aunt, Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, continued to live at Gawthorpe Hall until her death in 1967. In 1970, Gawthorpe Hall became a property of the National Trust. This means it is now protected and open to the public.
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