William Rouse-Boughton facts for kids
Sir William Edward Rouse-Boughton (born 14 September 1788 – died 22 May 1856) was an important person in British politics. He held the title of a Baronet, which is a special honor passed down through families. He was also a Member of Parliament, meaning he was chosen to represent the town of Evesham in Worcestershire in the British government.
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Early Life and Education
William Edward Rouse-Boughton was the only son of Sir Charles Rouse Boughton. His mother was Catherine Pearce Hall. He also had two sisters named Louisa and Caroline.
William went to Westminster School from 1803 to 1805, though the exact dates are a bit unclear. After that, he studied at Christ Church, which is part of the famous Oxford University.
The Grand Tour
After finishing his studies, William went on a long trip around Europe called a Grand Tour. This was a common tradition for young, wealthy men at the time. He traveled for several years, learning about different cultures and seeing famous places, until 1813.
Political Career
In 1818, William was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Evesham. This was a special kind of area called a "rotten borough." These were places that had very few voters but still had the power to elect a Member of Parliament. William's father had also been the MP for Evesham before him.
However, William didn't keep his seat for long at first. He was removed after someone else, Sir Charles Cockerell, challenged the election results. William said he wasn't tied to any specific political group, meaning he wanted to be fair and not just follow one party's ideas.
He managed to get his seat back in 1820 and continued to be the MP for Evesham until 1825. While in office, it became clear that he often disagreed with the main government, showing his "opposition" views.
Inheriting Baronetcies
When his father passed away in 1821, William inherited two Baronet titles. This meant he became the 2nd Baronet and the 10th Baronet, showing the long history of his family's special honors.
Family Life
On 24 March 1824, William Edward Rouse-Boughton married Charlotte Knight. Charlotte was well-known for her work with plants and gardens, making her a famous horticulturalist. Her father was Thomas Andrew Knight, who was also a very respected expert in growing plants.
Charlotte's family owned a large estate called Downton Hall near Ludlow. This estate came into the Rouse-Boughton family through Charlotte.
William and Charlotte had a large family with three sons and five daughters. When William passed away, he made sure his daughters each received £10,000, and his sisters, Louisa and Caroline, each received £100. His eldest son inherited the rest of his wealth.
See also
- Knight v Knight (1840) 3 Beav 148
