Sir Gervase Elwes, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Gervase Elwes, 1st Baronet (born 1628 – died 1706) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a parliament, for many years between 1677 and 1706.
Early Life and Family Background
Gervase Elwes was born in 1628. He was the son of another Sir Gervase Elwes from Woodford, a town in Essex, England. His mother was Frances, whose father was Sir Robert Lee. Gervase was baptised, or given a Christian name, on August 21, 1628, in London.
When his father passed away in 1653, Gervase took over the family's property and position. In 1660, during a time called the "Restoration" (when the king returned to power), he was given a special title. He became a baronet, which is a hereditary title, like a knight but passed down through the family.
Political Career
Sir Gervase Elwes was an important politician in England. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for several years. An MP is a person chosen to represent a group of people in the House of Commons. This is where laws are made and important decisions for the country are discussed.
He was first elected as an MP for Sudbury in 1677. This was during a special election to fill a vacant seat. Later, in 1679, he was elected to represent Suffolk. He then returned to represent Sudbury again in the same year.
Sir Gervase continued his political work, being re-elected for Sudbury in 1681. In 1690, he was again chosen to represent Suffolk. His last time as an MP was for Sudbury, from 1700 until 1706. During some of this time, he also held an important job as a Lieutenant of the Tower of London.
Family Life
Sir Gervase Elwes married Amy Trigge. Her father was William Trigge, a doctor from Highworth, Wiltshire.
Later Life and Death
Sir Gervase Elwes passed away in April 1706. He was about 77 years old. He was buried in a place called Stoke. After his death, his grandson inherited his baronet title. You can find more information about his family and their titles by looking up Elwes baronets and Elwes.
