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Sir Charles Flower, 1st Baronet
Sir Charles Flower, 1st Baronet (18 February 1763 – 15 September 1834) was a merchant who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1808–09. Flower traded in salt meat, butter and cheese, and was described as having acquired "an ample fortune" by the time of his ascendency to the mayoralty. He was created a baronet, of the Flower baronets, ''of Lobb in the County of Oxford and of Woodford, London, Woodford in the County of Essex'', on 1 December 1809. Flower was appointed an Court of Aldermen, alderman in the City of London's Cornhill, London, Cornhill Wards of the City of London, ward in 1801. He had previously been elected one of the Sheriffs of the City of London in 1799. Flower was a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters. Flower's daughter, Anne Mary Perceval, Anne Mary, became a noted horticulturist in Canada. His son Sir James Flower, 2nd Baronet inherited the baronetcy, which became extinct upon his death without heirs in 1850. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Ramsay may refer to: People * Ramsay (surname), people named Ramsay * Clan Ramsay, a Scottish clan * Ramsay Brothers, Ramsay brothers, Indian film makers * Richard Sorge (1895–1944), Soviet spy codenamed "Ramsay" Places Australia * Ramsay, Queensland, a locality in the Toowoomba Region * Ramsay, South Australia, a locality on the Yorke Peninsula * Electoral district of Ramsay, South Australia Canada * Ramsay, Calgary, Alberta, a residential neighbourhood United States * Ramsay, Montana, a small settlement west of Butte * Ramsay, an unincorporated community in Bessemer Township, Michigan * Ramsay (Greenwood, Virginia), a historical estate Moon * Ramsay (crater), an impact crater In fiction * Ramsay Bolton, a character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation * Ramsay family in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' ** Henry Ramsay (Neighbours), Henry Ramsay (''Neighbours'') * Ramsay Street, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worshipful Company Of Framework Knitters
The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters is one of the livery companies of the City of London. It was incorporated by letters patent issued by Oliver Cromwell in 1657, with a royal charter from Charles II in 1663. It was granted livery status in 1713. For a period it had its own hall in Red Cross Street, however for various reasons it was sold. The Framework Knitters' Company ranks sixty-fourth in the order of precedence An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of importance applied to individuals, groups, or organizations. For individuals, it is most often used for diplomats in attendance at very formal occasions. It can also be used in the context of ... for livery companies. Its motto is ''Speed, Strength and Truth United''. It maintains almshouses known as the Cottage Homes in Oadby, Leicestershire – and has an active bursary awards scheme for up-and-coming students in fashion and textiles. Quarterly dinners are held, normally at Mansion House or livery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th-century English Politicians
The 19th century began on 1 January 1801 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCCCI), and ended on 31 December 1900 (MCM). It was the 9th century of the 2nd millennium. It was characterized by vast social upheaval. Slavery was abolished in much of Europe and the Americas. The First Industrial Revolution, though it began in the late 18th century, expanded beyond its British homeland for the first time during the 19th century, particularly remaking the economies and societies of the Low Countries, France, the Rhineland, Northern Italy, and the Northeastern United States. A few decades later, the Second Industrial Revolution led to ever more massive urbanization and much higher levels of productivity, profit, and prosperity, a pattern that continued into the 20th century. The Catholic Church, in response to the growing influence and power of modernism, secularism and materialism, formed the First Vatican Council in the late 19th century to deal with such problems and confirm ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aldermen Of The City Of London
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law with similar officials existing in the Netherlands (wethouder) and Belgium (schepen). The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council member elected by voters. Etymology The title is derived from the Old English title of ''ealdorman'', which literally means "elder person", and which was used by the chief nobles presiding over shires. Similar titles exist in other Germanic languages, such as ' in Swedish, ' in Norwegian, ' in Danish and Low German, ' in West Frisian, ' in Dutch, and ' in German. Finnish also has ', which was borrowed from Swedish. All of these words mean "elder person" or "wise man". Usage by country Australia Many local government bodies used the term "alderman" in Australia. As in the way local councils have been mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1834 Deaths
Events January–March * January 1 – Zollverein (Germany): Customs charges are abolished at borders within its member states. * January 3 – The government of Mexico imprisons Stephen F. Austin in Mexico City. * January – The Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad is chartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. * February 3 – Wake Forest University is founded as the Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute in Wake Forest, North Carolina. * February 12 – Freed American slaves from Maryland form a settlement in Cape Palmas, it is named the Republic of Maryland. * February 13 – Robert Owen organizes the Grand National Consolidated Trades Union in the United Kingdom. * March 6 – York, Upper Canada, is incorporated as Toronto. * March 11 – The United States Survey of the Coast is transferred to the Department of the Navy. * March 14 – John Herschel discovers the open cluster of stars now known as NGC 3603, observing from the Cape of Good Hope. * March 28 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1763 Births
Events January–March * January 27 – The seat of colonial administration in the Viceroyalty of Brazil is moved from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro. * February 1 – The colonial authorities in the Province of North Carolina establish Mecklenburg County from the western portion of Anson County. The county is named for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who married George III in 1761. * February 10 – Seven Years' War – French and Indian War: The Treaty of Paris ends the war, and France cedes Canada (New France) to Great Britain. * February 15 – The Treaty of Hubertusburg puts an end to the Seven Years' War between Prussia and Austria, and their allies France and Russia. * February 23 – The Berbice Slave Uprising starts in the former Dutch colony of Berbice. * March 1 – Charles Townshend becomes President of the Board of Trade in the British government. April–June * April 6 – The Théâtre du Palais-Royal, home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Smith (Lord Mayor Of London)
Thomas Smith (1746–1823) was a merchant who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1809. Smith was a wineseller on Bridge Street near Blackfriars for many years and also served as a magistrate after his ascent to the mayoralty. Smith lived between London and Brighton in his last years. Smith was appointed as an alderman in the City of London's Farringdon Within ward in 1802. Smith was a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers is one of the livery companies of the City of London. The organisation originates from the latter part of the 14th century receiving its Royal Charter in 1444, and is therefore the senior leather industr ... and served as Master of that Company in 1812–13. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Thomas 1746 births 1823 deaths Aldermen of the City of London 19th-century lord mayors of London 19th-century English politicians Sheriffs of the City of London English merchants People from Brighton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ansley
John Ansley (1774 – 23 September 1845) served as Lord Mayor of London from 1807 to 1808. Ansley was a Merchant Taylor. He was appointed an alderman in the City of London's Bread Street ward in 1800 at the age of 26, and subsequently elected one of the Sheriffs of the City of London in 1805, before being elected Lord Mayor in 1807. Ansley served as vice-president of the Royal Literary Fund The Royal Literary Fund (RLF) is a benevolent fund that gives assistance to published British writers in financial difficulties. Founded in 1790, and granted a royal charter in 1818, the Fund has helped an extensive roll of authors through its lon ... for many years, and was a patron of the Merchant Taylors' School. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ansley, John 1774 births 1845 deaths Aldermen of the City of London 18th-century English politicians 19th-century lord mayors of London 19th-century English politicians Sheriffs of the City of London British philanthropists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir James Flower, 2nd Baronet
Sir James Flower, 2nd Baronet (14 December 1794 – 17 May 1850) was a British Conservative Party politician. He sat in the House of Commons from 1842 to 1846. Flower was High Sheriff of Norfolk The high sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown and is appointed annually (in March) by the Crown. The High Sheriff of Norfolk was originally the principal law enforcement officer in Norfolk and presided at the assizes and other im ... from 1838 to 1839. In June 1841, he was asked by some of the electors in the borough of Thetford in Norfolk to contest the seat at the imminent general election. Nominations took place on 29 June, when Flower was nominated by Andrew Young and W. Watts Wickes. A show of hands declared to be in favour of Flower and his fellow Conservative Bingham Baring, but the third candidate and sitting Liberal MP Earl of Euston demanded a poll. Voting took place the following day, on 30 June, and the result was that Flower and Euston tied for secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Mary Perceval
Anne Mary Perceval (''née'' Flower; 14 January 1790 – 23 November 1876) was an English botanist and author in Lower Canada from 1810–28. She was the daughter of Sir Charles Flower, Lord Mayor of London. She came to Quebec City in 1810 when her husband was named customs collector. In 1815, with her husband, she acquired Spencer Wood, where she established an important garden of native plants. She identified about 150 species of plants from her collection to William Jackson Hooker, who included them in his ''Flora boreali-americana, or, the botany of the northern parts of British America''. She also corresponded with botanist John Torrey. Plants which she collected are included in Canadian and American natural history collections, as well as collections in Paris and London. Life Anne Mary Perceval was born Anne Mary Flower on 14 January 1790, in London. She was the daughter of Sir Charles Flower, Lord Mayor of London from 1808–09, and his wife, Anne Squire. Her fathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liveryman
A livery company is a type of guild or professional association that originated in medieval times in London, England. Livery companies comprise London's ancient and modern trade associations and guilds, almost all of which are styled the "Worshipful Company of" their craft, trade or profession. There are 113 livery companies as at March 2025. They play a significant part in the life of the City of London, not least by providing charitable-giving and networking opportunities. Liverymen retain voting rights for the senior civic offices, such as the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs and Common Council of the City Corporation, London's ancient municipal authority with extensive local government powers. The term ''livery'' originated in the designed form of dress worn by retainers of a nobleman and then by extension to special dress to denote status of belonging to a trade. Livery companies evolved from London's medieval guilds, becoming corporations by royal charter responsible for train ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
