William Vane, 1st Viscount Vane facts for kids
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The Viscount Vane
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| Member of Parliament for Kent | |
| In office 1734–1734 Serving with Sir Edward Dering, Bt
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| Preceded by | Sir Roger Meredith, Bt Sir Edward Dering, Bt |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Dering, Bt Sir Christopher Powell, Bt |
| Member of Parliament for Steyning | |
| In office 1727–1734 Serving with Thomas Bladen
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| Preceded by | John Gumley William Stanhope |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Fagg, Bt Marquess of Carnarvon |
| Member of Parliament for County Durham | |
| In office 1708–1710 Serving with Sir Robert Eden, Bt
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| Preceded by | Sir Robert Eden, Bt John Tempest |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Lambton William Lambton |
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| Born |
William Vane
17 February 1682 |
| Died | 20 May 1734 (aged 52) |
| Political party | Whig |
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Lucy Jolliffe
(m. 1703) |
| Relations | Gilbert Holles, 3rd Earl of Clare (grandfather) John Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (uncle) |
| Parents | Christopher Vane, 1st Baron Barnard Lady Elizabeth Holles |
William Vane, 1st Viscount Vane (born 1682, died 1734) was an important British politician. He was known as the 1st Viscount Vane. He lived at Fairlawn in Kent, England. William Vane was a member of the Whig political party. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the UK Parliament, from 1708 to 1734.
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William Vane's Early Life
William Vane was born on February 17, 1682. He was the second son of Christopher Vane, 1st Baron Barnard and Lady Elizabeth Holles. His father inherited large family estates, including Raby Castle in Durham and Fairlawn in Kent.
William's grandfather, Henry Vane the Younger, was a famous figure who was executed in 1662. His mother's father was Gilbert Holles, 3rd Earl of Clare, and her brother was John Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle. William inherited a lot of money from his mother's wealthy family.
William Vane's Political Career
William Vane began his political journey in 1708. He became a Member of Parliament for County Durham without anyone running against him. This happened because his father was very influential in that area.
While in Parliament, William Vane was active in discussions about elections. He also voted for new laws, such as one that helped people from other countries become British citizens. He also voted in a big trial against a religious leader named Dr. Sacheverell. In 1710, his father decided William should not run for election again, so he left Parliament for a while.
Becoming a Viscount
In 1720, William Vane was given special titles in the Peerage of Ireland. He became Baron Vane and Viscount Vane. These titles were important, but they did not stop him from being able to serve in the House of Commons. In 1723, he took over his father's title and responsibilities after his father passed away.
Returning to Parliament
William Vane returned to Parliament in 1727. He won an election to represent Steyning. In 1734, he tried to win the Steyning seat again but lost. However, he was elected as an MP for Kent in the same year. Sadly, he died suddenly just five days after winning the Kent election.
William Vane's Family Life
In 1703, William Vane married Lucy Jolliffe. Her father was Sir William Jolliffe from Caverswall Castle in Staffordshire. As part of their marriage agreement, William and Lucy were supposed to receive money and land, including Fairlawn.
However, William's father caused some trouble by not wanting to include Fairlawn in the agreement. This disagreement even went to a special court called the House of Lords. In the end, the court decided that William and Lucy should have Fairlawn, and William kept the property.
William and Lucy had three sons:
- Christopher Vane, who died before his father.
- John Vane, who also died before his father.
- William Vane, 2nd Viscount Vane (1714–1789), who later inherited his father's title. He married a woman named Frances, who was previously married to Lord William Hamilton.
William Vane passed away on May 20, 1734, at Fairlawn in Shipbourne, Kent. He was buried there in June. His only surviving son, William, became the 2nd Viscount Vane. Lady Vane, his wife, died in March 1742.
