William Rose (Clerk of the Parliaments) facts for kids
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| Clerk of the Parliaments | |
| In office 1875–1885 |
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| Preceded by | Sir John Lefevre |
| Succeeded by | Sir Henry Graham |
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| Born | 19 July 1808 Sandhills, Christchurch, Dorset |
| Died | 19 November 1885 (aged 77) Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London |
| Spouse | Hon. Sophia Thellusson |
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| Education | Eton College St John's College, Cambridge |
Sir William Rose (born July 19, 1808 – died November 19, 1885) was an important British government official. He worked as a barrister, which is a type of lawyer, and later as a civil servant. A civil servant works for the government.
Sir William Rose held a very important job called the Clerk of the Parliaments. He had this role from 1875 to 1885. Interestingly, he took over this job from his own father! His family was well-known in politics.
Early Life and Education
William Rose was born in 1808. His father was Sir George Henry Rose, and his mother was Frances Duncombe. He came from a family that was very involved in politics. His family, the Roses, came from Kilravock.
William went to two famous schools. First, he studied at Eton College. After that, he went to St John's College, Cambridge, where he earned a degree in 1830. He then studied law and became a barrister in 1839. This meant he could argue cases in court.
Working in Parliament
In 1848, William Rose got a special job. He became the Deputy Clerk of the Parliaments. His father was the main Clerk at the time. It was a family tradition, as his father had also been Deputy Clerk before becoming Clerk, and his grandfather had held the main Clerk position too!
While he was Deputy Clerk, William Rose was honored. In 1865, he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. This is a special award given for great service.
On April 22, 1875, William Rose became the main Clerk of the Parliaments. He served in this important role until he passed away in 1885. After his death, Sir Henry Graham took over the job.
William Rose was very well-liked by everyone in Parliament. Many people spoke highly of him. The Marquess of Salisbury said that William was "kind to all the Members of this House." He also praised William's "zeal, ability, diligence, and integrity." The Marquess noted that William had served Parliament for 50 years!
Another important person, the Earl of Kimberley, also spoke about him. He said that William was "more obliging, more attentive to his duties, or more anxious to assist everyone." These words show how much people respected Sir William Rose.
Family Life
William Rose married a woman named Sophia Maria Andalusia Thellusson. Her father was John Thellusson, who was the 2nd Baron Rendlesham.
William and Sophia lived in a family house called Leiston Old Abbey in Suffolk. William was also a Justice of the Peace for Suffolk. This meant he helped keep law and order in the area. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire. This was another important local role.
William Rose passed away on November 19, 1885, at his home in London. His wife, Sophia, lived for another 25 years after him. She passed away in 1900 at their family home, Leiston Old Abbey.
