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Sir John Trenchard
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| Secretary of State for the Northern Department | |
| In office 1693–1694 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl of Nottingham |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Shrewsbury |
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| Born | 30 March 1649 Lytchett Matravers, Dorset |
| Died | 27 April 1695 (aged 46) Kensington, London |
| Resting place | Bloxworth, Dorset |
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Sir John Trenchard (born March 30, 1649 – died April 27, 1695) was an important English politician and landowner. He served as a Secretary of State for a short time in the 1690s. He was known for his involvement in the politics of his era, especially during a time of big changes in England.
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Early Life and Education
John Trenchard was born on March 30, 1649. His family was from Dorset, a county in England. He was born in a place called Lytchett Matravers, near Poole.
His father was Thomas Trenchard of Wolverton. His grandfather, also named Thomas Trenchard, was knighted by King James I.
John Trenchard went to Winchester College from 1661 to 1665. After that, he studied at New College, Oxford until 1667. In 1667, he began studying law at the Middle Temple. He became a lawyer in 1674.
Political Career
John Trenchard started his political career in 1679. He became a Member of Parliament for Taunton. At this time, there was a big debate about who should be the next king. John Trenchard supported those who wanted to prevent James, Duke of York, from becoming king.
He attended meetings with other politicians who felt the same way. He was even arrested in 1683 because he was suspected of being involved in a plot. However, there was no strong evidence against him, so he was released.
Life in Exile and Return
In 1685, a rebellion started in England. John Trenchard had to leave the country. He fled to Groningen, which is in the Netherlands.
Around 1687 or 1688, he received a special pardon. This allowed him to return home to England. He was helped by William Penn, who founded Pennsylvania.
Later Political Roles
After returning, John Trenchard became a Member of Parliament again. He did not play a very active role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This was a time when King William III and Queen Mary came to power.
However, he managed to gain the trust of King William III. On October 29, 1689, the king made him a knight. He was also appointed Chief Justice of Chester. This was an important legal role.
In 1692, Sir John Trenchard was given an even more important job. He became the Secretary of State. This role involved managing foreign affairs and domestic policy for the northern parts of England.
Family Life and Death
Sir John Trenchard married Philippa Speke on November 10, 1682. Philippa was the daughter of George and Mary Speke. They had four sons and three daughters together.
Their children included:
- George Trenchard (died 1758)
- Maria Trenchard (born 1687)
- William Trenchard (born October 12, 1694)
Sir John Trenchard passed away on April 27, 1695. He died in Kensington, London, from tuberculosis. He was buried in Bloxworth, Dorset.
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