Thomas Fremantle, 1st Baron Cottesloe
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Thomas Francis Fremantle, 1st Baron Cottesloe, PC (11 March 1798 – 3 December 1890), known between 1821 and 1874 as Sir Thomas Francis Fremantle, Bt, was a British politician.
[edit] Early life
He was the eldest son of Admiral Sir Thomas and Betsy (née Wynne) Fremantle. His younger brother was Admiral Sir Charles Fremantle (1800 - 1869) after whom the city of Fremantle in Western Australia is named.
[edit] Personal life
He lived at Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire, England. In 1821 he was created a baronet in recognition of his father's services to the country. Thomas proposed to Louisa Elizabeth Nugent, on 30 June 1824, but was initially refused by her father, Sir George Nugent unless his parents contributed more. They were married on 24 November 1824.
[edit] Career
Thomas served in many government posts between 1826–1873, distinguished and notably as:
- 1826–1846 MP for Buckingham, succeeding his uncle, William Henry Fremantle
- 20 December 1834 – 1834 Secretary to the Treasury (Junior)
- 8 September 1841 – 1844 Secretary to the Treasury (Senior)
- 1844–1845 Secretary at War
- 1845–1846 Chief Secretary for Ireland
- 1846–1873 Deputy Chairman, and later Chairman, of the Board of Customs.
In 1874 he was raised to the peerage as Baron Cottesloe in recognition of his services.
He also served as Justice of the Peace and Lord of the Manor of Swanbourne.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Henry Fremantle Sir George Nugent, 1st Bt. |
Member of Parliament for Buckingham with Sir George Nugent, 1st Bt. 1827–1832, Sir Harry Verney 1832–1841 Sir John Chetwode, 4th Bt. 1841–1846 John Hall 1846 1827–1846 |
Succeeded by John Hall Marquess of Chandos |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Henry Hardinge |
Secretary at War 1844–1845 |
Succeeded by Sidney Herbert |
| Preceded by Lord Eliot |
Chief Secretary for Ireland 1845–1846 |
Succeeded by Earl of Lincoln |
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
Baronet (of Swanbourne) 1821–1890 |
Succeeded by Thomas Fremantle |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
Baron Cottesloe 1874–1890 |
Succeeded by Thomas Fremantle |
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