Nicholas Lechmere (politician, died 1701) facts for kids
Sir Nicholas Lechmere (1613–1701) was an important English judge and a Member of Parliament. He came from Hanley Castle in Worcestershire, England.
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Sir Nicholas Lechmere's Early Life and Education
Nicholas Lechmere was the nephew of Sir Thomas Overbury. He studied at Wadham College, Oxford. In 1641, he became a lawyer, joining the Middle Temple.
Lechmere's Role in the English Civil War
When the English Civil War began, Nicholas Lechmere supported Parliament. In 1648, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Bewdley. He was present at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. This was an important battle during the war.
Serving in Parliament During the Protectorate
After the Long Parliament ended, he represented Worcestershire. He served in all three parliaments during a time called the The Protectorate. Later, he returned to his seat for Bewdley in the Rump Parliament.
Lechmere's Legal Career and Judgeship
After King Charles II returned to power in the English Restoration, Lechmere did not go back to Parliament. Instead, he focused on his legal work. He had been the chief lawyer for the Duchy of Lancaster since 1654.
In 1655, he became a senior member of his law society. He continued to rise in the legal world. In 1689, he became a senior lawyer called a serjeant-at-law. He was also knighted and became a judge. He served as a Baron of the Exchequer until 1700.
Sir Nicholas Lechmere passed away at Hanley Castle on April 30, 1701.
Sir Nicholas Lechmere's Family Life
In 1642, Nicholas Lechmere married Penelope Sandys. She was the daughter of Sir Edwin Sandys. They had two sons, named Edmund and Sandys.
Notable Descendants of Nicholas Lechmere
His grandson, also named Nicholas, became a lawyer too. This younger Nicholas served as a top government lawyer. He was both the Solicitor-General and the Attorney-General. In 1721, he was given the special title of Baron Lechmere.
