Thomas Austen

For those of a similar name, see Thomas Austin (disambiguation).

Thomas Austen (1775–23 July 1859) was a British soldier and politician.

He was the second cousin of Jane Austen, the novelist, and lived at Kippington Park, Sevenoaks. He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge.[1]

As a soldier he fought in America with the 40th Foot regiment. He was made Aide Principale to the Viceroy of Ireland, leaving the army with the rank of colonel.

In 1823 he was appointed Sheriff of Kent and was Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kent from 1845 to 1847.[2]

He was an avid cricketer and played in the Duke of Dorset's team known as the "Gentlemen of Kent"

He married twice: firstly the rich heiress Margaretta Morland and secondly the young Caroline Catherine Manning. He had no children and his heir was a nephew, John Francis Austen.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Viscount Marsham
Sir Edmund Filmer, Bt
Member of Parliament for West Kent
1845-1847
With: Sir Edmund Filmer, Bt
Succeeded by
Thomas Law Hodges
Sir Edmund Filmer, Bt


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