Granado Pigot facts for kids
Granado Pigot (born around 1650 – died February 1724) was an English politician. He came from a village called Bassingbourn in Cambridgeshire. He was an important person in government during his time.
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Early Life and Learning
Granado Pigot was the second son of John Pigot. His family lived in a place called Abington Pigotts in Cambridgeshire.
His Education Journey
He went to Jesus College, Cambridge, a famous university. He earned a special degree there in 1669. After that, he studied law at Lincoln's Inn starting in 1668. He became a lawyer in 1677, which meant he could work with laws and in courts.
Family Property
In 1679, when his father passed away, Granado inherited family land. This land was in Abington Pigotts and Litlington, both in Cambridgeshire.
His Political Career
Granado Pigot was a politician who helped make decisions for England. He served in the Parliament of England.
Serving as a Member of Parliament
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for two different areas. From 1690 to 1695, he represented Cambridge. Later, from 1702 to 1705, he was an MP for Cambridgeshire. An MP's job is to represent the people of their area and help create laws for the country.
Role as High Sheriff
In 1696, Granado Pigot also served as the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. The High Sheriff was a very important local official. They were in charge of keeping peace and order in the area.
Family and Later Years
Granado Pigot had a family and lived a full life.
His Marriages
He was married two times. His first wife was Margaret, the daughter of Sir Robert Smyth. They had two sons and one daughter who grew up. His second wife was Alice, the daughter of Sir Brockett Spencer.
His Final Days
Granado Pigot passed away in February 1724. He was buried in Abington Pigotts, where his family had lived. One of his sons, Thomas, also went on to study at Peterhouse, Cambridge.
