John Thomas Barber Beaumont
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John Thomas Barber Beaumont (21 December 1774, parish of St Marylebone, London
- 15 May 1841, London) was a British
army officer, painter, author, and philanthropist
. Born John Thomas Barber, he assumed in 1812, for unknown reasons, the additional name of Beaumont (which was retained by his descendants) and was often known as "Barber Beaumont".
An accomplished painter, Barber Beaumont focused on historical works and miniature painting
. He had his works displayed at the Royal Academy of Arts in London
and was appointed miniature painter to William IV
, the future king of Great Britain
.
In 1803, when Napoleon
threatened to invade England, Beaumont raised a rifle corps named The Duke of Cumberland's Sharp Shooters. His troops were reported to be such accurate shots that on one occasion he held a target in Hyde Park
, London
while the corps fired at it from a distance of 150 yards. In 1835 the corps changed its name to Royal Victoria Rifle Club and then later became Queen Victoria's Rifles.
In 1835 Beaumont founded the Provident Institution or Bank for Savings in London's Covent Garden
district. In 1839-1840 he founded a literary and scientific institution called the Beaumont Philosophical Institution, in Beaumont Square in Mile End
of London's Borough of Tower Hamlets
. The institute was created for the welfare and entertainment of people in the neighbourhood. Beaumont died on 15 May 1841 and left £13,000 for the maintenance of the institute. The institute administered the Beaumont Trust.
One of Beaumont's grandsons was William Spencer Beaumont
, who served in the 14th King's Hussars
cavalry regiment
. In 1887 published a private account of his grandfather's life entitled "A Brief Account of the Beaumont Trust, and its founder, J. T. B. Beaumont.". William Spencer Beaumont bore a son, Dudley John Beaumont
, who married Sibyl Mary Collings, daughter of the Seigneur of Sark. Collings later remarried and became Dame Sibyl Mary Collings Beaumont Hathaway, the 21st Seigneur of Sark. Beaumont's great-great-great grandson is John Michael Beaumont
, the 22nd Seigneur of Sark.
London
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- 15 May 1841, London) was a British
British people
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army officer, painter, author, and philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
. Born John Thomas Barber, he assumed in 1812, for unknown reasons, the additional name of Beaumont (which was retained by his descendants) and was often known as "Barber Beaumont".
An accomplished painter, Barber Beaumont focused on historical works and miniature painting
Portrait miniature
A portrait miniature is a miniature portrait painting, usually executed in gouache, watercolour, or enamel.Portrait miniatures began to flourish in 16th century Europe and the art was practiced during the 17th century and 18th century...
. He had his works displayed at the Royal Academy of Arts in London
London
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and was appointed miniature painter to William IV
William IV of the United Kingdom
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death...
, the future king of Great Britain
Great Britain
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.
In 1803, when Napoleon
Napoleon I of France
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution.As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815...
threatened to invade England, Beaumont raised a rifle corps named The Duke of Cumberland's Sharp Shooters. His troops were reported to be such accurate shots that on one occasion he held a target in Hyde Park
Hyde Park, London
Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, United Kingdom, and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner.The park is divided in two by the Serpentine...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
while the corps fired at it from a distance of 150 yards. In 1835 the corps changed its name to Royal Victoria Rifle Club and then later became Queen Victoria's Rifles.
In 1835 Beaumont founded the Provident Institution or Bank for Savings in London's Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a district in London on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St. Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and the Royal Opera House, which is also known as...
district. In 1839-1840 he founded a literary and scientific institution called the Beaumont Philosophical Institution, in Beaumont Square in Mile End
Mile End
Mile End is an area within the East End of London, England, and part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is located east-northeast of Charing Cross...
of London's Borough of Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. It is in the eastern part of London and covers much of the traditional East End. It also includes much of the redeveloped Docklands region of London, including West India Docks...
. The institute was created for the welfare and entertainment of people in the neighbourhood. Beaumont died on 15 May 1841 and left £13,000 for the maintenance of the institute. The institute administered the Beaumont Trust.
One of Beaumont's grandsons was William Spencer Beaumont
William Spencer Beaumont
William Spencer Beaumont was a British army officer and a member of the London County Council.Beaumont was the grandson of John Thomas Barber Beaumont, who raised the Queen Victoria's Rifles in 1803 during the Napoleonic Wars. His father was J. A. Beaumont of Surrey. Beaumont served as a captain in...
, who served in the 14th King's Hussars
14th King's Hussars
The 14th King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1715. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated into the 14th/20th Hussars in 1922....
cavalry regiment
Cavalry regiments of the British Army
There are currently nine regular cavalry regiments of the British Army, with two tank regiments provided by the Royal Tank Regiment, traditionally classed alongside the cavalry, for a total of eleven regiments. Of these, five serve as armoured regiments, and five as formation reconnaissance...
. In 1887 published a private account of his grandfather's life entitled "A Brief Account of the Beaumont Trust, and its founder, J. T. B. Beaumont.". William Spencer Beaumont bore a son, Dudley John Beaumont
Dudley John Beaumont
Dudley John Beaumont was a British army officer and a member of the ruling family of Sark. He was the first husband of Dame Sibyl Mary Collings Beaumont Hathaway, later 21st Seigneur of Sark, and grandfather of the 22nd Seigneur of Sark, John Michael Beaumont.-Life:Beaumont was the son of William...
, who married Sibyl Mary Collings, daughter of the Seigneur of Sark. Collings later remarried and became Dame Sibyl Mary Collings Beaumont Hathaway, the 21st Seigneur of Sark. Beaumont's great-great-great grandson is John Michael Beaumont
John Michael Beaumont
John Michael Beaumont, OBE is the 22nd Seigneur of Sark. A retired engineer, he is a son of Francis William Lionel Collings Beaumont and Enid . He succeeded his grandmother, Sibyl Hathaway, as the ruler of Sark upon her death in 1974.- References :...
, the 22nd Seigneur of Sark.