John Pakington, 1st Baron Hampton
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| The Rt Hon John Pakington 1st Baron Hampton |
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 John Somerset Pakington
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| Born | John Somerset Russell 20 February 1799 |
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| Died | 9 April 1880 (aged 81) Eaton Square, London, England |
| Nationality |  British |
| Education | Eton College Oriel College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Title | 1st Baron Hampton |
| Successor | 2nd Baron Hampton |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Mary (née Slaney) Augusta (née Murray) Augusta Anne (née Champion de Crespigny) |
| Children | 2 |
John Somerset Pakington, 1st Baron Hampton, GCB (20 February 1799 – 9 April 1880), was an English politician.
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[edit] Early Life
Born John Somerset Russell [1] , son of William Russell and Elizabeth Pakington, who came from a prominent Worcestershire family; he was educated at Eton [2] then Oriel College, Oxford.
[edit] Political career
Before becoming a Conservative member of parliament for Droitwich in 1837. Was Secretary of State for War and the Colonies in Derby's 1852 government; [3] and First Lord of the Admiralty in Derby's 1858 and 1866 governments [4] . In 1867 Pakington moved back to the War Office, and continued to serve in that office under Benjamin Disraeli.
[edit] Later Life
Was created a baronet in 1846 [5] and Baron Hampton of Hamptom Lovett in 1874 .
President of The Royal Statistical Society 1861–1863 and Chief Civil Service Commissioner from 1875 until his death.
[edit] Family life
Married three times, initially on 14 August 1822, to Mary (née Slaney) daughter of Moreton Aglionby Slaney until her death [6] and had one son. [7]
Secondly, on 2 June 1844, to Augusta (née Murray) daughter of Rt. Rev. George Murray until her death [8] and had one son. [9]
Thirdly on 5 June 1851, to Augusta Anne [10] (née Champion de Crespigny) daughter of Thomas Champion de Crespigny.
[edit] References
- ^ Assumed in 1830 by Royal License, the surname of Pakington on inheriting the estates of his maternal uncle Sir John Pakington, 8th and last Baronet, of Ailesbury
- ^ Old Etonians born in 1790's
- ^ Was sworn is as a Privy councillor in 1852
- ^ Was Awarded Grand Cross Order of the Bath when Lord Derby retired on 1859
- ^ By Robert Peel's 1841 –1846 administration despite being against his free trade policies.
- ^ Died 6 January 1843
- ^ John Stanley Pakington (13 July 1826 – 26 April 1893)
- ^ Died 22 February 1848
- ^ Herbert Perrot Murray Pakington (12 February 1848 – 22 December 1906)
- ^ Was the widow of Col. Thomas Davies M.P.
- www.thepeerage.com
- Classic Encyclopaedia
- Obituary New York Times 10 April 1880
- The peerage of the British empire as at present existing. Page 31 Google Books
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by John Barneby |
Member of Parliament for Droitwich 1837–1874 |
Succeeded by John Corbett |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl Grey |
Secretary of State for War and the Colonies 1852 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Newcastle |
| Preceded by Sir Charles Wood The Duke of Somerset |
First Lord of the Admiralty 1858–1859 1867–1868 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Somerset Henry Lowry Corry |
| Preceded by Jonathan Peel |
Secretary of State for War 1867–1868 |
Succeeded by Edward Cardwell |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
Baron Hampton 1874–1880 |
Succeeded by John Pakington |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Earl Russel |
President of the Royal Statistical Society 1861–1863 |
Succeeded by William Henry Sykes |
