Sir Gilbert Hoghton, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Gilbert Hoghton, 2nd Baronet (born 1591 – died April 1648) was an English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, at different times between 1614 and 1640. He was also a main leader for the Royalists during the English Civil War. The Royalists were supporters of the King.
Gilbert Hoghton was the son of Sir Richard Hoghton, 1st Baronet. Their family home was Hoghton Tower in Lancashire. Gilbert became a courtier, meaning he spent time at the King's court. He was a favorite of King James I. The King made him a knight at Whitehall on July 21, 1604.
Life as a Politician and Leader
In 1614, Gilbert Hoghton was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Clitheroe. This meant he represented that area in the government. Later, in 1621, he was elected to represent the larger area of Lancashire. He served until 1622 and was re-elected for Lancashire in 1626.
In 1630, when his father passed away, Gilbert inherited the title of Baronet. This was a special title passed down in the family.
Role in the English Civil War
In April 1640, Hoghton was again elected as a Member of Parliament for Lancashire. In 1643, he became the High Sheriff of Lancashire, a very important local official.
During the English Civil War, Sir Gilbert was a strong leader for the Royalists in Lancashire. The Royalists supported King Charles I against the Parliament. Sir Gilbert was one of the first to act in the Blackburn Hundred area. In February 1643, he was present when the Royalists lost Preston to the Parliament's forces. He later served at the Siege of Chester.
His family home, Hoghton Tower, was used as a base for the Royalist army. Sadly, part of the tower was accidentally blown up by Parliamentary forces, and some of their soldiers were killed. After this, the Hoghton estate was taken over by the Parliament.
Sir Gilbert Hoghton passed away in April 1648 and was buried in Preston.
His Family
Sir Gilbert Hoghton married Margaret, who passed away in 1657. She was the eldest of four daughters of Sir Roger Aston. Sir Gilbert and Margaret had six sons and four daughters:
- George, their oldest son, died when he was young.
- Richard was the next son. He inherited his father's title and the family estate.
- Roger died in 1643 during the Battle of Marston Moor, a major battle in the Civil War.
- Gilbert (died 1661) became a major in the army. He married Lettice, who was the daughter of Sir Francis Gamull of Chester.
- Thomas died when he was young.
- Henry was a captain in the army under James, Earl of Derby. He married Mary, the daughter of Peter Egerton.
Their daughters were:
- Catharine, who married Thomas Preston.
- Mary, who married Sir Hugh Calverly.
- Margaret, who married Alexander Rigby.
- Anne died when she was young.
After Sir Gilbert's death, his son Sir Richard became the 3rd Baronet. Richard was able to get the Hoghton family estate back.
