Lord Evelyn Stuart

Colonel Lord Evelyn James Stuart was born on 7 May 1773 and died on 16 August 1842. He was a British military officer and Member of Parliament associated with the Tory party.

Family Background:

He was the second son of John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, and Charlotte Jane Windsor, the Honourable daughter of Herbert Windsor, 2nd Viscount Windsor. His grandfather was John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Political Career:

Stuart was elected to the House of Commons in February 1794, succeeding his elder brother Lord Mount Stuart as the representative for Cardiff Boroughs following his brother's death. Due to parliamentary requirements, he was not permitted to take his seat until June 1794, upon reaching the age of 21. He served as the MP for Cardiff Boroughs until 1802, after which his younger brother, Lord William Stuart, succeeded him in the role. Following Lord William Stuart's death, Evelyn Stuart was re-elected to the seat on 7 November 1814. He held this position until 23 June 1818, after which his nephew, Lord Patrick Crichton-Stuart, became the Member of Parliament for the same constituency.

Military Career:

Stuart’s military service included commissions in several regiments. Initially, he was commissioned into the 7th Foot, later transferring to an Independent Company as a Lieutenant in 1791. He purchased a Captaincy in the 1st Foot Guards and, in 1797, purchased a Major's rank in the 66th Foot. Subsequently, he acquired the Lieutenant-Colonelcy of the 21st Foot in the same year. In 1802, he transferred to the 22nd Foot, and in 1805, he received a brevet promotion to Colonel. Throughout his military service, he held ranks in multiple regiments, reflecting a career of active military engagement and progression.

Personal Life:

Evelyn Stuart did not marry during his lifetime.

Death:

He passed away in August 1842 at Walworth, aged 69. His remains were interred at West Norwood Cemetery.