Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke 1678 – 1751

Biography

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, was born on September 16, 1678, in Battersea, where he would spend much of his life. Rising to prominence in English political circles, he achieved the distinguished title of Viscount, a mark of his significant place in the governance and society of his era. Throughout his years of service, he remained connected to his native community in Battersea, embodying the deep roots many of his station maintained with their family lands.

On December 23, 1751, at the age of seventy-three, Viscount Bolingbroke passed away in Battersea, having lived a full life dedicated to public service and the affairs of state. His remains were laid to rest at St Mary’s Church in Battersea, where generations of his family and community members had worshipped. This final resting place reflected his lifelong ties to the parish and his enduring legacy within the region he called home.