William Bagot, 1st Baron Bagot facts for kids
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The Lord Bagot
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Portrait of Lord Bagot by Sir Joshua Reynolds
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| Member of Parliament for Staffordshire | |
| In office 1754–1780 Serving with William Leveson-Gower, Henry Thynne, Lord Grey of Groby, Sir John Wrottesley
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| Preceded by | William Leveson-Gower Sir Walter Wagstaffe Bagot |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Wrottesley Viscount Lewisham |
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William Bagot
28 February 1728 |
| Died | 22 October 1798 (aged 70) London, England |
| Political party | Tory |
| Relations | Walter Bagot (brother) Lewis Bagot (brother) William Legge, 1st Earl of Dartmouth (grandfather) Sir Edward Bagot, 4th Baronet (grandfather) |
| Children | 9, including William, Charles, Richard |
| Parents | Sir Walter Bagot, 5th Baronet Lady Barbara Legge |
| Residence | Blithfield Hall |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
William Bagot, 1st Baron Bagot (born February 28, 1728 – died October 22, 1798) was an important British politician. He was also known as Sir William Bagot, 6th Baronet, from 1768 to 1780.
He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, from 1754 to 1780. After that, he was given a special title called a "peerage" and became known as Baron Bagot.
About Lord Bagot's Early Life
William Bagot was born on February 28, 1728. He was the oldest son of Sir Walter Bagot, 5th Baronet, and his wife, Lady Barbara Legge.
He had several brothers, including Charles Bagot, Walter Bagot, and Lewis Bagot, who later became a bishop.
William Bagot studied at Magdalen College, Oxford, a famous university. He earned his Master of Arts degree in 1749 and a Doctor of Civil Law degree in 1754.
Becoming a Politician and Baron
William Bagot was a member of the Tory political party. He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Staffordshire. He held this position from 1754 to 1780.
In 1768, when his father passed away, William Bagot inherited the title of Baronet of Blithfield, Staffordshire. He also took over the family estate, Blithfield Hall.
On October 17, 1780, he was given the special title of Baron Bagot. This meant he became a "peer" and could sit in the House of Lords, another part of the British Parliament.
Lord Bagot's Family Life
On August 20, 1760, William Bagot married Elizabeth St John. She was the oldest daughter of John St John, 2nd Viscount St John.
William and Elizabeth had nine children together. Sadly, three of their children – Edward, Walter, and Barbara – passed away in 1773 from scarlet fever.
Their other children included:
- William Bagot, 2nd Baron Bagot (1773–1856): He inherited his father's title.
- Sir Charles Bagot (1781–1843): He became a well-known diplomat.
- Richard Bagot (1782–1854): He became a bishop and served in important church roles.
William Bagot passed away in London on October 22, 1798, at the age of 70. His oldest son, William, became the 2nd Baron Bagot. Lady Bagot passed away in 1820.
