Sir Brook Bridges, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir Brook Bridges, 1st Baronet (born August 12, 1679 – died March 16, 1728) was an important British barrister. A barrister is a type of lawyer who represents people in court. He was also given a special title called a Baronet.

Sir Brook Bridges was the son of Brook Bridges and Mary Lewen. His father, also named Brook Bridges, had an important job in the government. From 1672 to 1705, his father was an Auditor of the Imprest of the Treasury. This meant he checked the government's money and how it was being spent.

Becoming a Baronet

When his father passed away in 1717, Brook Bridges inherited a large estate called Goodnestone Park. His father had bought this estate in 1705.

Brook Bridges studied law and was accepted into Middle Temple on April 25, 1713. Middle Temple is one of the four famous places in London where barristers are trained. On April 19, 1718, he was given the special title of 1st Baronet Bridges, of Goodneston. A Baronet is a hereditary title, which means it can be passed down through the family, similar to a knight but higher in rank.

Joining the Royal Society

Sir Brook Bridges was also recognized for his knowledge and contributions. In 1726, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. The Royal Society is a very old and respected group of scientists and thinkers in the United Kingdom. Being a Fellow means you are recognized as an expert in your field.

His Family Life

Sir Brook Bridges was married two times. His first marriage was to Margaret Marsham on June 23, 1707. They had two children together:

• Margaret Bridges
• Sir Brook Bridges, 2nd Baronet (born March 12, 1708 – died May 23, 1733)

Later, he married Mary Hales. They were married before the year 1724.