George Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan
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George Henry Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan KG
, PC, JP
(12 May 1840 – 6 March 1915) was a British Conservative
politician.
, by his wife Mary, daughter of Reverend Gerald Wellesley, younger brother of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
. He was educated at Eton College
and Christ Church, Oxford
.
from 1886 to 1892 (after 1887 in the Cabinet), and again in the cabinet as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
from 1895 to 1902. He was also the first Mayor of Chelsea
in 1900. He was made a Knight of the Garter for political services in 1891.
to the design of the leading Arts and Crafts architect John Dando Sedding. Cadogan funded the entire initial operation, including the commissioning of numerous fittings for the new building by leading sculptors and designers including Henry Wilson
(who assumed overall artistic control when Sedding died prematurely), Onslow Ford, Edward Burne-Jones
, William Morris
, Nelson Dawson
and H H Armstead. Money was found for the installation of a great organ by James John Walker, which quickly became famous for its cathedral-like effect in the opulent acoustic of the building. The church (and its fittings, including the organ) remain a testament to a very particularly focussed example of aristocratic patronage.
As Lord of the Manor of Chelsea he held large estates there, much of which he dedicated to houses for the working class.
He bought Culford Park
, Culford, Suffolk in 1889 as a family home. It is now a private school.
Lord Cadogan's wife died in 1907 and on 12 January 1911, he married his first cousin once removed
, Adele, daughter of Lippo Neri, Count Palagi del Palagio and Olivia Georgiana Cadogan. Lord Cadogan died in London on 6 March 1915, aged 74. The Countess Cadogan died in February 1960.
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
, PC, JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
(12 May 1840 – 6 March 1915) was a British Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
politician.
Background and education
Cadogan was the eldest son of Henry Cadogan, 4th Earl CadoganHenry Cadogan, 4th Earl Cadogan
Henry Charles Cadogan, 4th Earl Cadogan PC , styled Viscount Chelsea between 1820 and 1864, was a British diplomat and Conservative politician...
, by his wife Mary, daughter of Reverend Gerald Wellesley, younger brother of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS , was an Irish-born British soldier and statesman, and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century...
. He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
.
Political career
In 1868 he stood unsuccessfully as parliamentary candidate for Bury, Lancashire but was successfully returned as Member of Parliament for Bath in 1873 just before he was ennobled on the death of his father and had to move to the House of Lords. He was made Under-Secretary for War in 1875 and Under-Secretary to the Colonies in 1878 by Disraeli. He served under Lord Salisbury as Lord Privy SealLord Privy Seal
The Lord Privy Seal is the fifth of the Great Officers of State in the United Kingdom, ranking beneath the Lord President of the Council and above the Lord Great Chamberlain. The office is one of the traditional sinecure offices of state...
from 1886 to 1892 (after 1887 in the Cabinet), and again in the cabinet as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was the British King's representative and head of the Irish executive during the Lordship of Ireland , the Kingdom of Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland...
from 1895 to 1902. He was also the first Mayor of Chelsea
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
in 1900. He was made a Knight of the Garter for political services in 1891.
Philanthropy
By 1888, at the initiative of the Fifth Earl, building work was well under way at the south-eastern end of London's Sloane Street to rebuild Holy Trinity ChurchHoly Trinity Sloane Street
Holy Trinity Sloane Street is a London Anglican parish church, built 1888-90 at the south-eastern side of Sloane Street to a striking Arts & Crafts design by the architect John Dando Sedding at the cost of the 5th Earl Cadogan, in whose London estate it lay...
to the design of the leading Arts and Crafts architect John Dando Sedding. Cadogan funded the entire initial operation, including the commissioning of numerous fittings for the new building by leading sculptors and designers including Henry Wilson
Henry Wilson
Henry Wilson was the 18th Vice President of the United States and a Senator from Massachusetts...
(who assumed overall artistic control when Sedding died prematurely), Onslow Ford, Edward Burne-Jones
Edward Burne-Jones
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, 1st Baronet was a British artist and designer closely associated with the later phase of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, who worked closely with William Morris on a wide range of decorative arts as a founding partner in Morris, Marshall, Faulkner, and Company...
, William Morris
William Morris
William Morris 24 March 18343 October 1896 was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the English Arts and Crafts Movement...
, Nelson Dawson
Nelson Dawson
Nelson Ethelred Dawson was an English artist and member of the Arts and Crafts movement.Dawson was born in Stamford, Lincolnshire and educated at Stamford School. He moved to London, where he operated his workshop first from Chelsea and in due course from the rear of his townhouse in Chiswick...
and H H Armstead. Money was found for the installation of a great organ by James John Walker, which quickly became famous for its cathedral-like effect in the opulent acoustic of the building. The church (and its fittings, including the organ) remain a testament to a very particularly focussed example of aristocratic patronage.
As Lord of the Manor of Chelsea he held large estates there, much of which he dedicated to houses for the working class.
Family
On 16 May 1865, he married Lady Beatrix Craven, fourth daughter of William Craven, 2nd Earl of Craven. They had nine children:- Albert Edward George Henry, briefly Viscount Chelsea (1866-1878), a godchild of Albert, Prince of WalesEdward VII of the United KingdomEdward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910...
. - Henry Arthur, Viscount ChelseaHenry Cadogan, Viscount ChelseaHenry Arthur Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea, DL was a British Conservative politician.Lord Chelsea was the second son of the 5th Earl Cadogan and his first wife, Beatrix, a daughter of the 2nd Earl of Craven. On 30 April 1892, he married Hon...
(1868-1908) - Gerald Oakley, 6th Earl CadoganGerald Cadogan, 6th Earl CadoganGerald Oakley Cadogan, 6th Earl Cadogan was a British Peer and professional soldier.He was the son of George Henry Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan and inherited his titles on 6 March 1915 on the death of his father, two elder brothers having died without male heirs...
and briefly Viscount Chelsea (1869-1933) - Lady Emily Julia (1871-1909), married William Brownlow, 3rd Baron Lurgan.
- Hon. Lewin Edward (1872-1917)
- Lady Sophie Beatrix Mary (1874-1943), married Sir Samuel Scott, 6th BaronetSir Samuel Scott, 6th BaronetSir Samuel Edward Scott, 6th Baronet was a British Conservative Party politician best known for a scandal involving his wife.- Political career :...
. - Hon. William George Sydney (1879-1914), killed in actionKilled in actionKilled in action is a casualty classification generally used by militaries to describe the deaths of their own forces at the hands of hostile forces. The United States Department of Defense, for example, says that those declared KIA need not have fired their weapons but have been killed due to...
. - Hon. Edward Cecil GeorgeEdward CadoganSir Edward Cecil George Cadogan, KBE, CB was a British, Conservative politician.Cadogan was a younger son of the 5th Earl Cadogan and his wife, Beatrix, a daughter of the 2nd Earl Craven...
(1880-1962) - Hon. Alexander George Montagu (1884-1968)
He bought Culford Park
Culford Park
Culford Park in Culford, Suffolk, England, is a country house that is the former seat of the Bacon, Cornwallis and Cadogan families, and now it is the home of Culford School.-History of the Park:...
, Culford, Suffolk in 1889 as a family home. It is now a private school.
Lord Cadogan's wife died in 1907 and on 12 January 1911, he married his first cousin once removed
Cousin chart
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, Adele, daughter of Lippo Neri, Count Palagi del Palagio and Olivia Georgiana Cadogan. Lord Cadogan died in London on 6 March 1915, aged 74. The Countess Cadogan died in February 1960.