William Jackson, 1st Baron Allerton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Lord Allerton
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Jackson by Leslie Ward, 1899.
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| Chief Secretary for Ireland | |
| In office 9 November 1891 – 11 August 1892 |
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| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Marquess of Salisbury |
| Preceded by | Arthur Balfour |
| Succeeded by | John Morley |
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| Born | 16 February 1840 Otley, Yorkshire |
| Died | 4 April 1917 (aged 77) London |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Grace Tempest (d. 1901) |
William Lawies Jackson, also known as Lord Allerton, was an important British businessman and politician. He was born on February 16, 1840, and passed away on April 4, 1917. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
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Early Life and Education
William Lawies Jackson was born in a town called Otley, which is near Leeds in England. His father, also named William Jackson, worked as a leather merchant and tanner.
Young William went to school at the Moravian School. This education helped him prepare for his future career.
A Career in Business
After finishing school, William Lawies Jackson took over his father's business. He became very involved in the leather industry. This meant he worked with making and selling leather products.
He was also the Chairman of the Great Northern Railway. This was a big railway company in Great Britain. Being Chairman meant he was in charge of the company's operations and decisions.
Stepping into Politics
William Lawies Jackson started his political journey in 1859. He was elected to the Leeds Borough Council, which is like a local government body.
He tried to become a national politician in 1876 but didn't win that election. However, he tried again in 1880 and was successfully elected to represent Leeds in the national Parliament.
In 1885, he changed to represent a different area called the Northern Division of Leeds. He continued to represent this area until 1902.
Important Government Roles
Jackson held several important jobs in the government. He served two times as the Financial Secretary to the Treasury. This role involves managing the government's money.
He was also made a Privy Counsellor in 1890. This is a special group of advisors to the King or Queen.
In 1891, he became the Chief Secretary for Ireland. This was a very important position, but he was not part of the main group of government ministers called the Cabinet. He held this role for about a year.
Becoming Lord Allerton
In 1895, he served as the Lord Mayor of Leeds. This is a ceremonial role, like being the main representative of the city.
In 1902, he was given a special honor. He was made a Baron, which is a title of nobility. This meant he became Baron Allerton. The title came from Chapel Allerton, an area in Yorkshire.
After becoming a Baron, he joined the House of Lords. This is one of the two parts of the British Parliament. He continued to lead several organizations until he passed away in 1917.
Family Life
William Lawies Jackson married Grace Tempest on October 10, 1860. Grace was from Otley, the same town where William was born.
Their elder son, George, later became the next Baron Allerton after his father passed away. Their younger son, Francis Stanley, was a famous international cricketer. He also had a career in the military and in politics.
William and Grace Jackson were both buried at St Matthew's Church in Chapel Allerton.
Images for kids
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A baron's coronet, a symbol of nobility.
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The coat of arms for the Allerton family.
