Wentworth Beaumont, 1st Viscount Allendale
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Wentworth Canning Blackett Beaumont, 1st Viscount Allendale PC
, JP
, DL
(2 December 1860 – 12 December 1923), styled The Honourable Wentworth Beaumont between 1906 and 1907, was a British
Liberal
politician.
, Northumberland
, the son of Wentworth Beaumont, 1st Baron Allendale
, by his first wife Lady Margaret Anne de Burgh, daughter of Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde
, and his wife the Honourable Harriet Canning, daughter of George Canning
. He was baptised in London
. He attended Eton
and graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge
with an MA
in 1888.
for Hexham
from 1895 to 1907 and served under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
from 1905 to February 1907, when he succeeded his father in the barony of Allendale. He was appointed Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
in April 1907 and was sworn of the Privy Council
the following month. On 5 July 1911 he was created Viscount Allendale, of Allendale
and Hexham
in the County of Northumberland
, and from October of that year to 1916 he was a Lord-in-Waiting
under H. H. Asquith
.
, on 12 November 1889. They had six children:
Lord Allendale died in in London
in December 1923, aged 63, and was buried in the grounds of Bretton Hall, near Wakefield
.
Privy Council of the United Kingdom
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, JP
Justice of the Peace
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, DL
Deputy Lieutenant
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(2 December 1860 – 12 December 1923), styled The Honourable Wentworth Beaumont between 1906 and 1907, was a British
United Kingdom
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Liberal
Liberal Party (UK)
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politician.
Background and education
Beaumnont was born at Bywell HallBywell
Bywell is a village in Northumberland, in England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne opposite Stocksfield, between Hexham and Newcastle.-Governance:Bywell is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.- Landmarks :...
, Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, the son of Wentworth Beaumont, 1st Baron Allendale
Wentworth Beaumont, 1st Baron Allendale
Wentworth Blackett Beaumont, 1st Baron Allendale was a British industrialist and Liberal politician.Allendale was the eldest son of Thomas Beaumont and his wife Henrietta Jane Emma, daughter of John Atkinson, and was educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge...
, by his first wife Lady Margaret Anne de Burgh, daughter of Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde
Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde
Ulick John de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde KP, PC , styled Lord Dunkellin until 1808 and known as The Earl of Clanricarde between 1808 and 1825, was a British Whig politician.-Background and education:...
, and his wife the Honourable Harriet Canning, daughter of George Canning
George Canning
George Canning PC, FRS was a British statesman and politician who served as Foreign Secretary and briefly Prime Minister.-Early life: 1770–1793:...
. He was baptised in London
London
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. He attended Eton
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 graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Trinity has more members than any other college in Cambridge or Oxford, with around 700 undergraduates, 430 graduates, and over 170 Fellows...
with an MA
Master of Arts (Oxbridge)
In the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Dublin, Bachelors of Arts of these universities are admitted to the degree of Master of Arts or Master in Arts on application after six or seven years' seniority as members of the university .There is no examination or study required for the degree...
in 1888.
Political career
Beaumont was Member of ParliamentMember of Parliament
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for Hexham
Hexham (UK Parliament constituency)
- Elections in the 2000s :- Elections in the 1990s :- Elections in the 1980s :- Elections in the 1970s :-Notes and references:...
from 1895 to 1907 and served under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman GCB was a British Liberal Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1905 to 1908 and Leader of the Liberal Party from 1899 to 1908. He also served as Secretary of State for War twice, in the Cabinets of Gladstone and Rosebery...
as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household is usually a junior government whip in the British House of Commons and is an officer of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. He or she is the Deputy to the Lord Chamberlain of the Household. The Vice-Chamberlain's main role is to compile...
from 1905 to February 1907, when he succeeded his father in the barony of Allendale. He was appointed Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
The Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a UK government post usually held by the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords...
in April 1907 and was sworn of the Privy Council
Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, usually known simply as the Privy Council, is a formal body of advisers to the Sovereign in the United Kingdom...
the following month. On 5 July 1911 he was created Viscount Allendale, of Allendale
Allendale, Northumberland
Allendale is a large village in south west Northumberland, England. Allendale is within the - the second largest of the 40 AONBs in England and Wales...
and Hexham
Hexham
Hexham is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, located south of the River Tyne, and was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. The three major towns in Tynedale were Hexham, Prudhoe and Haltwhistle, although in terms of population, Prudhoe was...
in the County of Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, and from October of that year to 1916 he was a Lord-in-Waiting
Lord-in-Waiting
Most Lords in Waiting are Government whips in the House of Lords who are members of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. As members of the Royal Household their duties are nominal, though they are occasionally required to meet visiting political and state leaders on visits...
under H. H. Asquith
H. H. Asquith
Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, KG, PC, KC served as the Liberal Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916...
.
Family
Lord Allendale married Lady Alexandrina Vane-Tempest, daughter of George Vane-Tempest, 5th Marquess of LondonderryGeorge Vane-Tempest, 5th Marquess of Londonderry
George Henry Robert Charles William Vane-Tempest, 5th Marquess of Londonderry KP , styled Viscount Seaham between 1823 and 1854 and known as The Earl Vane between 1854 and 1872, was an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, businessman, diplomat and Conservative politician.-Background and education:Born George...
, on 12 November 1889. They had six children:
- Wentworth Henry Canning Beaumont, 2nd Viscount AllendaleWentworth Beaumont, 2nd Viscount AllendaleWentworth Henry Canning Beaumont, 2nd Viscount Allendale KG CB OBE MC DL JP was a British peer.Allendale was the son of the 1st Viscount Allendale and was educated at Eton and graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1912. He was commissioned into the Territorial Force in 1912 and transferred...
(6 August 1890–16 December 1956). - Hon. Margaret Helen Beaumont (13 November 1892–10 June 1958), married the 5th Earl FortescueHugh Fortescue, 5th Earl FortescueHugh William Fortescue, 5th Earl Fortescue KG, PC was a British peer and Conservative politician.Fortescue was the eldest son of Hugh Fortescue, 4th Earl Fortescue, and his wife the Hon. Emily , and succeeded his father in the earldom in 1932...
and had issue. - Hon. Aline Mary de Burgh Beaumont (23 April 1895–15 April 1967).
- Hon. Diane Beaumont (1896–31 January 1897).
- Hon. Ralph Edward Blackett BeaumontRalph BeaumontRalph Edward Blackett Beaumont CBE, TD, DL, JP styled The Honourable from 1907, was a British soldier and Conservative Party politician.-Background and education:...
(12 February 1901–18 September 1977). - Hon. Agatha Violet Beaumont (26 December 1903–15 January 1994).
Lord Allendale died in in London
London
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in December 1923, aged 63, and was buried in the grounds of Bretton Hall, near Wakefield
Wakefield
Wakefield is the main settlement and administrative centre of the City of Wakefield, a metropolitan district of West Yorkshire, England. Located by the River Calder on the eastern edge of the Pennines, the urban area is and had a population of 76,886 in 2001....
.