Sir Charles Lloyd, 1st Baronet, of Garth facts for kids
Sir Charles Lloyd, 1st Baronet (who passed away around 1678), was an important Welsh businessman and politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, between 1654 and 1659. He was given the special title of Baronet because of his support for the return of the king to power.
Early Life and Business
Sir Charles Lloyd came from an important family in Wales. His grandfather, Humphrey Lloyd, was the very first High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire, a role similar to a chief law enforcement officer for the county.
Charles Lloyd was a member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, which was a powerful group for people who traded in cloth in the City of London. He was very active in business there. From 1645 to 1649, he worked as a commissioner of customs for Montgomeryshire, helping to collect taxes on goods. In 1651, he was chosen as an alderman for Bishopsgate, which meant he was a local leader in that part of London. He was also elected Sheriff of London, another important city role, but it seems he didn't take up that position.
A Career in Politics
Sir Charles Lloyd became a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is someone elected to represent their area in the government.
- In 1654, he was elected MP for Montgomeryshire in the First Protectorate Parliament. This was during a time when England was not ruled by a king, but by Oliver Cromwell, who was called the Lord Protector.
- From 1655 to 1656, he was the leader (Master) of the Drapers Company and also worked as a City Auditor, checking the city's money.
- In 1656, he was re-elected as MP for Montgomeryshire in the Second Protectorate Parliament.
- Later, in 1659, he was elected MP for Montgomery in the Third Protectorate Parliament.
Supporting the King
Sir Charles Lloyd was a strong supporter of the English Restoration. This was when the monarchy (the rule by kings and queens) was brought back to England after a period without a king. Because of his support, he was given the title of a baronet on May 10, 1661. This meant he was given a special hereditary title, making him "Sir Charles Lloyd, 1st Baronet of Garth."
In 1663, he served as Deputy-Governor of the Irish Society, a group involved in managing lands in Ireland. Later, in 1669, he again held the important local position of High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire.
