The Millionaire Miser Hated By All | James Lowther

Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode, we are looking into the life of James Lowther, a millionaire turned Politician that manipulated elections and was disliked all around England!
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[@Steampunkkids]

Forgotten Lives, what happened to his wife after his death?

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Gonna be an "influencer" now? (Heehee)

[@pickettywitchoriginal]

Forgotten Lives I’m sure ya getting better every time ♥️ thank you for the video chuck.

[@pickettywitchoriginal]

Timothy McCaskey only if they know you’re a millionaire miser 🙊🙊

[@timkbirchico8542]

You present your theme very well with these vids, keep it up mate.

[@cjillwrite8249]

Politics seems to have always been shady business!

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Here in 'Murica, you can buy a senator for the same price (adjusted for inflation).

[@MrBobthebird]

Ha Ha I Love It xxxx

[@musicstewart9744]

Think right now we are finding out how big a price we have paid for this.

[@hymanocohann2698]

Speaking from personal experience?

[@susanjamison3382]

Pick a politician, any politician...

[@nanadosh8876]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tracishea5053]

Modern psychology would recognize this as grief so profound it becomes a psychosis. If he'd have just been ordinary greedy or selfish, he would've at least maintained his own home. Not mention that whole dead mistress thing. 😱

[@michaels1416]

Exactly. We agree wholeheartedly! The same thing happened to us! Have sympathy for us too! Sincerely, Hitler, Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot.......................sarc

[@jamesgleason9004]

That's a lot of dead rich relatives...

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

“Keeping it in the family” and “despite money didn’t have a happy family life “... sounds like that sums up life. I myself was the richest orphan in France, but where he spent the money oppressing people I spent my money helping America win the revolution and trying to bring freedom to as many as I can.

[@kcbh24]

Pretty sure you spent a lot of money on some of the most extravagant parties, too.

[@damianjackson1841]

Really?

[@danysanerd2383]

​@@kcbh24 Did you mean to propose that in such a way as to imply that both things couldn't be true at once? 😅

[@jenniferjames1516]

Extremely interesting! I've always wondered about my family's history and now I have a tale to tell my cousins and nieces about one of our "crazy" and fairly miserable ancestors. I'm from the US, but we've been able to trace our family back to England and now I know that this chap was part of the Lowther family tree!

[@gmamah9559]

Mine too. Proud of some of them!

[@kamaralowther5851]

Same here

[@squelchotron8259]

Hey, I'm from Canada and also related! It's nice to see we're so widespread.

[@greeney454]

Lol same here Everyone here must be descended from his illegitimate children. It seems he had a few

[@kamaralowther5851]

@@greeney454 he’s a great x uncle in our family tree 🌳 lol

[@bettyjames4155]

Politics has always been a dirty game.

[@Jay-fy4oc]

Politics is showbiz for ugly people, always has been, always will be. Ugly inside and out.

[@garymckee8857]

Politics was a shady business in the 17 century you mean it's changed since then.

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Lol..but true eh??

[@garymckee8857]

@HearthCricket my mistake I thought video said 17th,I know 17 equals 18 in centuries.

[@ForgottenLives]

@@garymckee8857 Good point! I suppose it was even shadier back then! Just imagine!

[@sunniallwein86]

😂

[@barrymichlowitz1071]

@@ForgottenLives The thumbnail said "Despicable Politician". I'm glad the caption narrowed it down.

[@curiousworld7912]

Great wealth certainly doesn't seem to guarantee happiness.

[@GorgorothBergen-ns7il]

Apparently nothing has changed since 1761🤔.

[@Happynlucky]

Excellent narration. Read the book A Rose for Emily, for there is a chapter that literally reads exactly like his infamous man's account of necrophilia. Truly his man was beyond insane & sadistic. What a miserable & soulless existence.

[@bluepeter3470]

Money doesn't make you happy. But makes you miserable in comfort.

[@pickettywitchoriginal]

Sovereign Blue Peter I’d rather laugh on a bike than cry in a Merc.

[@mcmc2817]

@@pickettywitchoriginal 👏🏻👏🏻

[@believensee8621]

Or it can create happiness. This negative one-sided view of money is not accurate. People have been both happy and unhappy with money.

[@annieaddison6292]

I find this so interesting,especially coming from the north of England. I used to take my children walking on the Lowther estate when they were small. We could see the remains of the castle and also used to walk around the family graveyard. You put so much information into your forgotten lives without making them sound boring. I am sure if I was to home school my children nowadays, I would use you as a history lesson. The only discrepancy I have , is the Westmoreland dialect which of course is only used locally, we pronounce it as Westmaland. Keep up the good work.

[@mathieuleader8601]

Lowther's descendant Nicholas Lowther known by his title Viscount Ullswater was the Chief Whip in the House of Lords when John Major was Prime Minister

[@Dingomush]

Well done. Thorough and entertaining. What a character!

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad to enjoy!

[@tt8807]

I’m pretty sure he would have been a totally different person had he not lost his dad as a child, alone & bullied at boarding school and pushed into a greed filled life by his mother.

[@swedishpiggi]

wow he seems to be a bit crazy. Good job as always! Hugs from Sweden

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for all the support!

[@ELKE-]

Always love your presentation videos FLives. Thank you for great story and amazing narration!

[@ForgottenLives]

Good to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@ELKE-]

@@ForgottenLives My pleasure! Thank you. Always rewatch your videos+ads. Please stay safe!

[@lizsager9577]

Love your narrations What a great vouce

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you :D

[@Vic-mv8iz]

What a interesting story I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of him

[@ImCarolB]

This reminded me of the hilarious Blackadder III episode (Dish and Dishonesty) on the absurd aspects of British politics in those days.

[@coleannjordon9727]

Awesome as Always! Thanks So Much💚💕💙

[@ForgottenLives]

My pleasure!

[@clarabow2479]

Fascinating story about a horrible man. I really enjoyed this, thank you from a new subscriber 😉

[@TheDreadedRaider]

If it wasn't for that horrible man I wouldn't be here tho hahaha

[@loriellis8551]

Just followed on Instagram! I love your channel. These “forgotten lives” are absolutely intriguing. Keep up the amazing work!! Xoxo

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks!!! Will do!

[@britneysbritannia4790]

I'm glad I stayed up a little later. Thank you🖤

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for listening!

[@primesspct2]

a rainy tuesday... good day to rewatch all of forgotten lives again!

[@aubreyshelton6331]

I just loovvee this channel!!!Its my new fave!!!!!Thanks again!!!! 💞💖

[@ForgottenLives]

Happy to hear that, thanks!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Thanks FL great job, I was the 100th like.

[@aubreyshelton6331]

Hey CRIME REEL!!! ANOTHER new favorite channel!!!!!:)💖

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks as always Crime Reel!

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@aubreyshelton6331 Hi Aubrey, cheers :-)

[@TheCrimeReel]

@@ForgottenLives Cheers

[@reneegiordanolpn5583]

Hey CR! I thought you were buds with FL😊 also BC right? I ❤️ all of you lol hope you are all staying well!

[@keithscott1957]

Imagine having all that wealth and then finding out that, not only are you dead, but you can't take it with you. No wonder his ghost was bothering people for ages.

[@jorgemate901]

Your doing some great content mate!! New to your channel and I'm enjoying catching up!!

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad to heat that, thanks :D

[@DollsAndSpooks]

imagine all that wealth but not being able to enjoy it while you're alive!

[@angelmochi9630]

So excited to watch this video!

[@ForgottenLives]

Hoped you enjoyed!

[@angelmochi9630]

Forgotten Lives I absolutely did!!!

[@elspethdarkbrooke997]

Nicely done!

[@bettyjames4155]

Thank you for another fascinating video.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for all the support!

[@bonnerscott5374]

I really enjoyed that thank you.

[@rullmourn1142]

Thanks for the story of Wicked Jimmy

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for watching!

[@Skibidiplushies]

today will be spent binging on your awesome videos lol

[@ForgottenLives]

Enjoy! Thanks :D

[@rebeccalee1065]

Those Who Are Wealthy ALWAYS Feel Entitled, Then, And Even Today....No Surprise In His Demeanor. With 1% CONTROLLING The World's Wealth Today, Seems Like NONE Of Them Learned From His POOR Example (As A Human Being).

[@gmeapetomoon7453]

Sorry

[@DenethordeSade.90]

Always feel entitled? That's a very broad statement, and I must disagree.

[@rebeccalee1065]

@@DenethordeSade.90 I Support Your Right To Disagree. But Entitled Can Go A Long Way.

[@rufousdederp]

Another great video 😎👍

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much!

[@cubbi2789]

New video in time before I go to bed, thank you. I added you IG as well

[@ForgottenLives]

Awesome, thanks!

[@therealgodessisis5004]

A curse on anyone who made money from slavery.

[@josh656]

He was riding dirty.

[@lightningbug276]

josh656 lol

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

13:59 - If this dude rode his horse hours on end at "break neck speed", he no doubt killed every horse he rode that way. 🐎 Monster!

[@waderaney7]

Good presentation as usual 😊

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks :D

[@morganlowther7299]

Thank you for this I myself am a Lowther this is so interesting!

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I missed this last night, but played catch-up today 🙂

[@ForgottenLives]

Hope you enjoyed!!

[@PennyWenny224]

It seems like all of the men from this historical period went to Oxford or Cambridge

[@nobodygrinder5667]

I didn't dislike because of this story, you shared, and narrated. I was enjoying the story, and brief history. It was the character of the miser that was a pure hateful, degenerate. A politician, a thief to his workers, power hungry and penny pinching. The man was less than a slug. Thank you for your research, and time.

[@oldfan1963]

12:20 - OH MY!!! Imagine a coal baron who wouldn't spend money to improve workers' lives!!!

[@rullmourn1142]

Sorta reminds me of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester and if you have not done his story, please do.

[@ForgottenLives]

Will be sure too look into him, thanks!

[@hapijen4828]

Johnny Wilmot Was not even in the same league as this guy. He was not a greedy grasping miserable politician. He was a Liberatine poet.

[@matthewwaters5317]

What an incredible guy, another great story, I am sure that Lowther Castle would be a great place to visit even though now it is really just a shell of its former self.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks Matt :D

[@riadirige7804]

I enjoy your videos upon seeing one as a recommendation. Do think about a future collab with OddOddities!

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thank You😁

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for the support!

[@mikeevans7381]

Politics are still a shady business maybe even more so now than then 😂. Great video as always thanks.

[@laurametheny1008]

Thanks FL. Stay safe💙🤘🏼

[@huntercollins1310]

Your videos are so interesting!! It might be interesting to make one about Henry V's queen, or Elizabeth Woodville and her family. I doubt many people now even know who they are.

[@francislarvey7942]

At very least he had the guts to fight a duel.

[@juliusuzutunda]

"In the 18th century politics was a shady business" What about the twenty first century! 🙃😙🙃😙🙃😙

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

:10 looks like Pete Davison from SNL. Plus he looks like he's from Boston!

[@anaphylacticpete5788]

This is like seeing a future rendition of brief historian recap on the recent despicable politican, bunker boy, the rare beggar who bankrupted a casino. Good video, very interesting

[@sisuguillam5109]

Two Casinos, not just one.

[@greeney454]

He was my 6x great grandad, I am descended from one of his illegitimate children, Thomas Orphan.

[@timothyhopkins6960]

Extremely interesting.

[@bunnymad5049]

ty!!!! xxxx

[@ForgottenLives]

My pleasure!

[@marinazagrai1623]

I was only considering the family when I left my comment, but noticing what a few people commented, then I have to add something. All those who think that sharing somebody's wealth is a good thing, think again. Somebody will be in charge of that, and he/she will have his/her agenda. He was a miserable person but look what an example he had - all wealthy people and titled ones, too, had (still do, even those who claim they care cor the little people) disdain for those they're supposed to represent. His mother pushed him to be ruthless, and as a young boy he was forced to become what he fought against, and people, unfortunately, only respect those whom they fear...

[@marclayne9261]

My Hero!!!!!!!

[@StevenTorrey]

Pocket Burrows (rotten burrows) must have existed well into the 20th Century. Gilbert & Sullivan refers to them in HMS Pinafore, when Sir Joseph Porter sings the patter song, "Ruler of the Queens Navy"... I grew so rich that I was sent By a pocket borough into Parliament. I always voted at my party's call, And I never thought of thinking for myself at all. Chorus: And he never thought of thinking for himself at all. Sir Joseph: I thought so little, they rewarded me By making me the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!

[@admiralradish]

More Aristocrat Un leavings. Please pull back the curtain

[@ForgottenLives]

Will be sure to do more!

[@aldrago_official]

Like every other video you put out there this too is excellent but just a small suggestion ; while making content based on pre modern era with currency involved you could just add in the value it would have in today's world . Itd give us a more in depth perspective of things . Regardless , thanks for the great content you've posted through these years appreciate it 🙏

[@krystalrobin3164]

Found you on IG :) Great story, strange fellow

[@ForgottenLives]

Great Thanks very much!

[@tonilambert8481]

I have a new channel to listen to. I love it. Thank you.♥️

[@applejellypucci]

Nasty piece of work.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

Even then, apparently you could die if you drive while being drunk 😵 Interesting story, thanks for sharing👍

[@thephilosopherofculture4559]

(3 min 40) 2 million in 1765 would be about 35 Billion in 2019.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Ty.

[@migue4793]

I never understood misers!! You can't take money with you when you die. One needs a good balance. Misers love money so much. Greedy

[@brucemartin2605]

His parents were 2nd cousins keeping the wealth in the family for the future.

[@kaylinmathis7476]

I'm following you on Instagram!!

[@ForgottenLives]

Awesome, thanks!

[@julielivinlife2447]

Lowther seems like a guy Im glad I never knew. And not surprised he's now a ghost. Wait....FL has instagram? Im going over there now!

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Same, same. Political people have ALWAYS been corrupt. The election process has always been corrupt in some way. This corruption in politics has cause GREAT HARM to people. There isnt anything people will not do to GET and KEEP power over other people. The POWER and the MATERIAL BENEFITS draws people to politics. Here is why: (Jeremiah 10:23, Ecclesiastes 8:9, Daniel Chapter 7) - The Bible.

[@agent3735]

16 generations ago, my 16 times great grandfather married Mary Lowther of the Lowther family. Of course that was well before the times of the James Lowther of whom this video is about.

[@drewbierants4751]

Lowther here, I haven't made it that far yet

[@suemiller9842]

Thanks for another interesting history. Two more names for you to consider. 1) Harriet Tubman, escaped slave, who risked her own life many times to help other slaves escape. 2) Jeremiah Coghlan. A cabin boy who rose to become a captain in the RN. Coghlan's real life bravery and adventures were immortalised in CS Forester's books about Horatio Hornblower. Keep up the good work.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for the suggestions! They's make for great stories! I'll be sure to cover them in the future!

[@chrisper94]

Amazing! Little ole England. So little land and too many people. Wealthy commoners could purchase titles in addition to owning massive land titles, while the masses suffered poverty and landlessness. Yet, the masses loved, and still love, the gentry and royals. Go figure.🤷‍♂️

[@jeremybarriga9266]

looking back this man was cursed and insane. then imagine at the time how many envied his wealth. and now theyre all dead .

[@StevenTorrey]

The smell of a decaying corpse does not dissipate easily; the odor lingers for a very long time. His wealth is what gave him the privelge of arrogance! Privilege hath its rank, rank hath its privilege.

[@rogerevans9214]

good stories

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you!

[@legomego3333]

Just a few less ads and it’d be fully watchable

[@rullmourn1142]

use adblock its free

[@legomego3333]

Rull Mourn Adblock doesn’t work in the KZbin ap. None of those are free

[@pickettywitchoriginal]

Wicked Jimmy really was wicked! Poor Mrs. a EDIT:- side Mrs 😉.

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

When you wonder who would ever be bad enough for hell...

[@lynnshiver8805]

Some people never get enough...they always want more.. never happy.

[@perrydowd9285]

I've met one or two wealthy people in my time. They always seem dissatisfied. I met one guy at a function, who spent our entire lunch together reciting his acumen, like as if somebody should care. Poor bastard. 🙄

[@thegroove2000]

These kind of people need to be removed and stripped of their ill gotton gains. Today many of the stately homes castles estates etc should be taken and used for worthy needs. Not for greed.

[@OnlyLoveCan38]

Sounds like the story Poldark.

[@robijuli236]

@ 6:30 - like it’s not still common today lol I would b surprised to find a truly monogamous rich man, like any1 who claims to be is either impotent or lying 😂

[@johnmanno2052]

Funny. He sounds like dozens of politicians here in the US

[@mzeewatk846]

A Lesson. Always be generous to your biographer.

[@00BeesKnees00]

Lowther had a bad case of affluenza.

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Random support comment. Thanks.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks :D

[@richardshiggins704]

A cad and a bounder , what , what !!

[@nancyM1313]

Pocket Boroughs😏