Philip Savage facts for kids
Philip Savage (born in February 1644 – died in July 1717) was an important Anglo-Irish person. He was a lawyer and a politician who held a very important job: Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland. This role meant he was in charge of the country's money and finances.
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Who Was Philip Savage?
Philip Savage was a key figure in Ireland during the late 1600s and early 1700s. He helped manage the country's money and also served as a representative for his local area in the government. His life saw many changes in Ireland's history.
Early Life and Learning
Philip Savage was born in Dublin, Ireland, in February 1644. He was the only son of Valentine Savage and Anne Haughton.
He went to Trinity College Dublin, which is a famous university. He started his studies there on July 6, 1659. After his university education, he decided to become a lawyer.
In 1667, he joined King's Inn. This was a place where lawyers trained. He became an attorney for the exchequer court, which handled financial legal matters. By 1671, he became a clerk for the Court of King's Bench (Ireland). This court dealt with important legal cases.
A Time of Change and Return
In 1688, Ireland faced a big conflict known as the War of the Two Kings. Because of this war, Philip Savage left Ireland for a short time.
He returned in 1691. When he came back, he continued his work as a clerk for the King's Bench. He was involved in legal actions to help establish the new government's authority under William III of England.
Political Career and Important Roles
Philip Savage became a member of the Irish House of Commons. This was like the parliament or main government body in Ireland at the time. He represented County Wexford from 1692 until 1714. This means he helped make laws and decisions for the country for over 20 years.
From 1695 until his death, he held the very important position of Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland. In this role, he was responsible for managing the government's money, taxes, and spending. He was part of the Tory group in politics.
After a big change in who ruled the country, called the Hanoverian succession, a different political group, the Whigs, tried to remove him from his job. They wanted Sir Ralph Gore to take his place. However, Philip Savage refused to leave his position and continued to serve as Chancellor of the Exchequer until he passed away in July 1717.
