Phillips Gybbon facts for kids
Phillips Gybbon (born October 11, 1678, died March 12, 1762) was an important English politician. He was a member of the Whig political party. Gybbon served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, for a very long time, from 1707 until his death in 1762. His family lived at Hole Park in Rolvenden, Kent.
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Early Life and Education
Phillips Gybbon was the son of Robert Gybbon and Elizabeth Phillips. His family lived at Hole Park. When he was younger, he traveled to countries like Holland and Germany. In 1694, he began studying law at a place called Middle Temple. He took over his father's estate in 1719.
Political Career
Phillips Gybbon became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1707. An MP is a person elected to represent an area in the House of Commons. He represented the town of Rye. He continued to represent Rye for 55 years, until he died. This long service made him the "Father of the House of Commons" starting in 1749. This title is given to the MP who has served the longest without a break.
Important Roles
Early in his career, Gybbon was appointed a Commissioner of Revenue in Ireland. This meant he helped manage money collected by the government. In the 1720s, he led the Committee of Privileges and Elections. This committee dealt with rules and fairness for elections. From 1726 to 1730, he was the Surveyor-General of Land Revenues. In this role, he managed lands owned by the King or Queen.
For some years, Gybbon was part of the opposition. This means he disagreed with the government's main leader, Robert Walpole. When Walpole's government ended in 1742, Gybbon was given a new job. He became a Lord of the Treasury. This role involved helping to manage the country's money. He kept this job for a while but lost it in 1744 during a government change.
Later Life
Phillips Gybbon passed away in 1762. He was married to Catherine Bier, and they had one daughter. After his death, Hole Park was left to a Mrs. Jefferson.
