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Sir
Coplestone Bampfylde, 2nd Baronet
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Arms of Bampfylde, Barons Poltimore: Or, on a bend gules three mullets argent
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| Member of the English Parliament for Tiverton |
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| In office 1659–1659 Serving with Francis Warner
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| Preceded by | Robert Shapcote |
| Succeeded by | Not represented in Restored Rump |
| Member of the English Parliament for Devon |
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| In office 1671–1679 Serving with Sir John Rolle
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| Member of the English Parliament for Devon |
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| In office 1685–1689 Serving with Sir Bourchier Wrey
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| Born | ca. 1633 |
| Died | 9 February 1692 Warleigh, England |
| Cause of death | Gout |
| Resting place | Poltimore, Devon, England |
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| Relatives | Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 3rd Baronet (grandson) |
Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 2nd Baronet (born around 1633, died February 9, 1692) was an English politician. He lived in places like Poltimore, North Molton, and Warleigh, Tamerton Foliot in Devon. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, at different times between 1659 and 1689. He was also a DL and a JP.
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Who Was Sir Coplestone Bampfylde?
His Family Background
Coplestone Bampfylde was the oldest son of Sir John Bampfylde, 1st Baronet (1590–1650). His mother was Gertrude Coplestone. She was the fourth daughter of Amyas Coplestone. Gertrude also inherited land from her brother, John Coplestone. This land included Copplestone in Colebrooke and Warleigh in Tamerton Foliot, Devon. His sister, Gertrude Bampfylde, married Sir William Morice, 1st Baronet.
Sir Coplestone's Political Journey
Starting His Career
Coplestone Bampfylde began his studies at Corpus Christi College, Oxford in 1651. There, he became friends with Sir John Drake, 1st Baronet. When his father passed away in 1651, Coplestone became the next Baronet.
In 1656, he was named a Justice of the Peace for Devon. This meant he helped keep law and order. A year later, he became a Commissioner for Assessment, helping to collect taxes.
Serving in Parliament
In 1659, Bampfylde was chosen as a Member of Parliament for Tiverton, Devon. This was during the Third Protectorate Parliament. Even though his father and uncles supported Parliament, Coplestone was a strong supporter of the King, known as a Royalist.
In 1660, he was briefly put in the Tower of London. This happened after he delivered a petition from Devon asking for more rights for the King's general, George Monck.
Roles After the Monarchy Returned
After the King returned to power in 1660, Bampfylde was given new roles. He became a Commissioner of Militia and later a colonel in the Devon Militia. He was the first High Sheriff of Devon after the Restoration of the Monarchy. He also worked as a Commissioner of Oyer and Terminer, helping with legal cases.
From 1661, he was a Deputy Lieutenant of Devon. For the next two years, he worked as a Commissioner for Corporations.
Later Years in Parliament
In 1671, Bampfylde was elected MP for Devon. He held this seat until 1679. He was a dedicated MP. However, when the Popish Plot scare happened in 1678, he went home. He usually voted with the King's party. This was especially true after his second marriage, as his father-in-law, Sir Courtenay Pole, was close to King Charles II.
He was elected MP for Devon again in 1685 and served until 1689. He first welcomed the Glorious Revolution, which changed the monarchy. But in his final years, he became a strong critic of the new government.
Meeting a Grand Duke
Sir Coplestone Bampfylde is mentioned in the travel diary of Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. This was when the Grand Duke visited Plymouth on April 5, 1669.
The diary says that as the Grand Duke was leaving Plymouth, Sir Coplestone Bampfylde rode up to his carriage. Sir Coplestone was with his wife and sister. They had been hunting nearby. They wanted to show their respect to the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke stopped his carriage and received their greetings. He did not get out to greet them, as he didn't know who the ladies were until later.
Sir Coplestone's Family Life
His Marriages and Children
Sir Coplestone Bampfylde married twice.
- First, on November 16, 1655, he married Margaret Bulkeley. She was the daughter of Francis Bulkeley. They had two sons and one daughter:
* Colonel Hugh Bampfield (died 1690) was his oldest son. He passed away before his father after falling from his horse. Hugh married Mary Clifford. They had a son, Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 3rd Baronet. * Coplestone Bampfylde (1659–1669) was his second son. He was a very smart student but died young at age 10. There is a special monument for him in St Mary's Church, Tamerton Foliot. His statue shows him sitting at a desk with a book. * John Coplestone Bulkeley Bampfield was his third son. He did not have any children. * Margaret Bampfield died as a baby.
- Second, on October 21, 1674, he married Jane Pole. She was the daughter of Sir Courtenay Pole, 2nd Baronet. They did not have any children. Jane later remarried Edward Gibbons.
His Personality
Sir Coplestone was described as tall, strong, and handsome. He had a "ready wit and good judgment." People said he was a "true gentleman, courteous and obliging." He enjoyed a fancy lifestyle, which meant he spent more money than he earned for many years.
His Death and Burial
Sir Coplestone Bampfylde died from Gout at Warleigh. He was buried at Poltimore. Before he died, he asked his family to promise to be loyal to the Church of England and to the King.
Who Came Next?
Since his oldest son, Hugh Bampfield, died a year before him, Sir Coplestone was succeeded by his grandson, Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 3rd Baronet.
