Frederick North (MP)
British Liberal politician
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Frederick North DL, JP (2 July 1800, Hastings – 29 October 1869), was a British Liberal politician. North was an MP for Hastings from 1831 to 1835, 1854 to 1865, and 1868 to 1869.[1][2] He was also a Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for Norfolk.
North was third cousin of Prime Minister Lord Frederick North, both great-great-grandsons of Dudley North, 4th Baron North. His daughter, Marianne North, was a notable traveller and botanical illustrator,[3] while his granddaughter, Katharine Furse, was the first female admiral[4] and the first Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service.
Early life and education
North was the son of Francis Frederick North and Elizabeth Whitear. He was the great-grandson of the Hon. Roger North and the third cousin of Prime Minister Lord North, both great-great-grandsons of Dudley North, 4th Baron North. North's mother was the daughter of Reverend William Whitear. North was educated at Harrow and St John's College, Cambridge.[5][2] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1822 and a Master of Arts in 1825. He also studied at the Middle Temple.[2]
Political career
North entered Parliament as one of two representatives for Hastings in 1831, a seat he held until 1835 and again between 1854 and 1865 and 1868 and 1869.[1][2] He was also a Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for Norfolk.
The highest point in Hastings is now named North's Seat in his honour, from which France can be seen on a clear day.
Personal life and death
North married Janet, daughter of Sir John Marjoribanks M.P., 1st Baronet of Lees in the County of Berwick, in 1825.[6] They had three children, a son Charles, a barrister, and two daughters, Marianne, who became a notable traveller and botanical illustrator[1][3][7][2] and Janet Catherine North Symonds.[6] North's wife died in January 1855.[6] North remained a widower until his death in October 1869,[1] aged 69.
North was also the grandfather of Katharine Furse, the first ever female admiral[4] and the inaugural Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service.