George St Paul facts for kids
Sir George St Paul, 1st Baronet (born 1562 – died 18 October 1613) was an important English politician. He lived during a time when England was ruled by kings and queens, and he helped make laws and govern the country. He was known for his work in Lincolnshire, where he held several important positions.
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Early Life and Family
Sir George St Paul was born in 1562. His father was Thomas St Paul (or Thomas St Poll) from a place called Snarford in Lincolnshire, England.
He went to Corpus Christi College, Oxford for his education. Later, he studied law at Lincoln's Inn in 1580. This was a place where people learned to become lawyers.
Sir George St Paul married a woman named Frances. She was the daughter of Sir Christopher Wray, who was a famous judge. Sir George and Frances did not have any children.
Political Career
Sir George St Paul had a busy career in politics. He held several important jobs that helped him serve his community and country.
High Sheriff of Lincolnshire
In 1588, Sir George was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Lincolnshire. A High Sheriff was a very important official in a county. They were responsible for keeping law and order, managing elections, and making sure the king's laws were followed. It was a big job that showed he was trusted and respected.
Member of Parliament
Sir George St Paul was also elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is someone chosen by the people to represent them in the country's main law-making body, which was called Parliament.
- He was elected for Lincolnshire in 1589.
- He was elected again for Lincolnshire in 1593.
- Later, from 1604 to 1611, he served as the MP for Grimsby.
As an MP, he would have helped discuss and create new laws for England.
Knight and Baronet
Sir George received special honors during his life:
- In 1608, he was made a Knight. This meant he was given the title "Sir" before his name, which was a sign of great respect from the King.
- In 1611, he was given an even higher honor when he was made a Baronet. This was a new title at the time, and it meant he was part of a special group of people just below the nobility. He was the "1st Baronet" of his family, meaning he was the first to hold this title.
Snarford Hall
Sir George St Paul also built a grand house called Snarford Hall in Snarford, Lincolnshire. This would have been his family home and a sign of his wealth and importance.
Death and Legacy
Sir George St Paul passed away on 18 October 1613. Since he did not have any children, his property and wealth went to his sister, Faith, who was known as Lady Tyrwhitt.
