Who was George Kinlock?
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Explanation:
Kinloch was born at Airlie Lodge in Dundee, the son of Captain George Oliphant Kinloch.[1]
He spent time in France, 1788-1791, during the French Revolution and this influenced his political views. His grandfather had obtained by marriage the estate of Clashbenie (not far from modern Errol), which his father George Oliphant Kinloch sold in order to purchase the ancient Kinloch estate from his cousin. In 1795 aged 20 Kinloch inherited a slave plantation named "The Grange" in Jamaica from his uncle, which he sold by 1804.[2] Kinloch purchased what is now Carnoustie from a Major Philip in 1808 for 11000 pounds and promoted development by starting a brickworks and providing grants for prospective residents who wished to take up feus.[3]
His first involvement with politics was in 1814 and involved the extension of the harbour in Dundee, a project which earned him the gratitude of business interests in the city.[4] His involvement with mass meetings in 1817 and 1819 agitating for Parliamentary reform attracted less favorable attention, and he was forced to flee to France and was declared an outlaw. In 1822 his daughter was presented to George IV in Edinburgh and interceded for him, and he was able to return.
When Dundee was given representation in Parliament by the Reform Act 1832, Kinloch was elected MP. His 1831 speech to voters included his anti slavery views. He died in London two months after the start of Parliament; his body was brought back to Scotland for burial at the Kinloch Chapel at Meigle.
Answer:
George Kinloch of Kinloch MP was a Scottish reformer and politician.
Born:
30 April 1775, Dundee, United Kingdom
Died:
28 March 1833, London, United Kingdom
Resting place:
Kinloch Chapel, Meigle
Children:
Sir George Kinloch, 1st Bt.
Parents:
Anne Balneavis, George Oliphant Kinloch
Grandchildren:
Elena Cecilia Ann Kinloch, Margaret Aimée Kinloch
Grandparents:
John Balneavis of Carnbaddie, Jean Oliphant, John Kinloch