Gilbert Heathcote, 1st Baron Aveland
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Gilbert John Heathcote, 1st Baron Aveland (16 January 1795 – 6 September 1867), known as Sir Gilbert John Heathcote, 5th Baronet, from 1851 to 1856, was a British
peer and Whig politician.
and his first wife Katherine Sophia Manners, fourth daughter of John Manners. Heathcote was educated at Westminster School
and Trinity College, Cambridge
In 1851, he succeeded his father as baronet.
, a seat he held until 1830, and again from 1831 to 1832. He later represented Lincolnshire South
from 1832 to 1841 and Rutland
from 1841 to 1856. The latter year Heathcote was raised to the peerage as Baron Aveland, of Aveland in the County of Lincoln. Having been previously a Deputy Lieutenant
for Lancashire
and Rutlandshire, he later served as Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
from 1862 to 1867. Heathcote was appointed honorary colonel of the South Lincoln Militia in 1857.
, eldest daughter of Peter Drummond-Burrell, 22nd Baron Willoughby de Eresby
, in 1827. Heathcote died in September 1867, aged 72, and was succeeded by his son Gilbert Henry Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby
, who later also succeeded his mother in the barony of Willoughby de Eresby in 1888 and was created Earl of Ancaster in 1892.
United Kingdom
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peer and Whig politician.
Background
Born at Normanton Park, he was the eldest son of Sir Gilbert Heathcote, 4th BaronetSir Gilbert Heathcote, 4th Baronet
Sir Gilbert Heathcote, 4th Baronet was a British Member of Parliament.Heathcote was the son of Sir Gilbert Heathcote, 3rd Baronet by his second wife Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Hudson...
and his first wife Katherine Sophia Manners, fourth daughter of John Manners. Heathcote was educated at Westminster School
Westminster School
The Royal College of St. Peter in Westminster, almost always known as Westminster School, is one of Britain's leading independent schools, with the highest Oxford and Cambridge acceptance rate of any secondary school or college in Britain...
and 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...
In 1851, he succeeded his father as baronet.
Career
In 1820 he was elected to Parliament for BostonBoston (UK Parliament constituency)
Boston was a parliamentary borough in Lincolnshire, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1547 until 1885, and then one member from 1885 until 1918, when the constituency was abolished.-History:...
, a seat he held until 1830, and again from 1831 to 1832. He later represented Lincolnshire South
South Lincolnshire (UK Parliament constituency)
South Lincolnshire, formally called the Southern Division of Lincolnshire or Parts of Kesteven and Holland, was a county constituency in Lincolnshire...
from 1832 to 1841 and Rutland
Rutland (UK Parliament constituency)
Rutland was a parliamentary constituency covering the county of Rutland. It was represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until 1918, when it became part of the Rutland and Stamford constituency, along with Stamford in Lincolnshire...
from 1841 to 1856. The latter year Heathcote was raised to the peerage as Baron Aveland, of Aveland in the County of Lincoln. Having been previously a Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
for Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
and Rutlandshire, he later served as Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. Since 1660, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Lincolnshire.*Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln 1550/1552–?*Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland 1551–1563?...
from 1862 to 1867. Heathcote was appointed honorary colonel of the South Lincoln Militia in 1857.
Family
He married Clementina Drummond-Willoughby, 24th Baroness Willoughby de EresbyClementina Drummond-Willoughby, 24th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby
Clementina Elizabeth Drummond-Willoughby, 24th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby was a suo jure British baroness. She was the daughter of Peter Robert Drummond-Burrell, 22nd Baron Willoughby de Eresby and Sarah Clementina, née Drummond...
, eldest daughter of Peter Drummond-Burrell, 22nd Baron Willoughby de Eresby
Peter Drummond-Burrell, 22nd Baron Willoughby de Eresby
Peter Robert Drummond-Burrell, 2nd Baron Gwydyr, 22nd Baron Willoughby de Eresby PC was a British nobleman. He was the son of Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr and Priscilla Bertie, 21st Baroness Willoughby de Eresby .From 1812 until 1820, he was Member of Parliament for Boston in Lincolnshire...
, in 1827. Heathcote died in September 1867, aged 72, and was succeeded by his son Gilbert Henry Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby
Gilbert Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 1st Earl of Ancaster
Sir Gilbert Henry Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 6th Baronet, 1st Earl of Ancaster PC , known as 2nd Baron Aveland from 1867 to 1888 and as 25th Baron Willoughby de Eresby from 1888 to 1892, was a British Liberal politician and court official.Born Gilbert Henry Heathcote, he was the son of Gilbert...
, who later also succeeded his mother in the barony of Willoughby de Eresby in 1888 and was created Earl of Ancaster in 1892.