George Basset facts for kids
George Basset (born around 1524, died around 1580) was an English politician from Tehidy in Cornwall. He lived near the towns of Illogan and Redruth.
Who Was George Basset?
George Basset was a very important person in his time. He served as a Member of Parliament, which means he was chosen to represent people in the English government. He was a Member of Parliament for Launceston in Cornwall in 1563 and again in 1572. He also represented Bossiney, another town in Cornwall, in 1571.
His Family Connections
George Basset came from a well-known family. His father was Sir John Basset from Umberleigh in Devon. His mother was Honor Grenville. After George's father passed away, his mother married Arthur Plantagenet, who was a son of King Edward IV. This made Arthur Plantagenet an uncle to King Henry VIII.
George had sisters who were also involved in royal life. His sisters, Katharine Basset and Anne Bassett, were courtiers, meaning they spent time at the royal court. His younger brother, James Bassett, was also a Member of Parliament and advised Queen Mary I.
Land and Property
George Basset received a large estate called Columbjohn in Devon from the Crown (the King or Queen). This land had belonged to the Courtenay family before.
George Basset married a woman named Jaquet Coffin, who was from Alwington in Devon. Their son, James Basset (1560–1603), later inherited the family home at Tehidy. This was arranged through a special legal document in 1563 by George's nephew, Sir Arthur Basset. The document said that Tehidy would first go to George's mother, Honor Grenville, for her lifetime. After she passed away in 1566, it would then belong to George Basset and his wife Jaquet Coffin, and their male children.
