Robert Baynard (died 1636) facts for kids
Sir Robert Baynard (1563–1636) was an important person in England a long time ago. He was born in 1563 and passed away in 1636. He worked as a lawyer, which was called a barrister back then. He was also a member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for the country.
Sir Robert Baynard's Early Life and Learning
Robert was the oldest son of Edward Baynard from a place called Lackham in Wiltshire. He started studying at Clare College, Cambridge in 1580. After that, he learned all about law at a famous school called the Middle Temple in 1581. When his father passed away in 1576, Robert took over the family's responsibilities. He was given the special title of "Sir" (knighted) in 1618.
A Career in English Politics
Sir Robert Baynard was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for different areas. He represented Chippenham in 1584 and then Westbury in 1586. As an MP, he helped make important decisions for England.
By 1595, he became a Justice of the Peace in Wiltshire. This meant he helped keep law and order in his local area. Later, in 1629 and 1630, he was given an even bigger job as the High Sheriff of Wiltshire. The High Sheriff was a very important official who made sure laws were followed and helped with local government.
Family and Memorials
Sir Robert Baynard married a woman named Ursula. She was the daughter of Sir Robert Stapleton from Yorkshire. They had one daughter together.
After Sir Robert passed away, special metal plaques were placed on the floor of St Cyriac's Church in Lacock. These plaques were made of brass and helped people remember his life and achievements. In 2004, these plaques were stolen, but thanks to a big effort by the police, they were quickly found and returned to the church.
