Sir Henry Bellingham, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Henry Bellingham, 1st Baronet, was an English politician and lawyer. He lived in the 1600s and was a member of the English Parliament. He was known for supporting the King's side, called the Royalists, during the English Civil War. He died in October 1650.
Who Was Sir Henry Bellingham?
Sir Henry Bellingham was born to Sir James Bellingham and Agnes Curwen. His mother was the daughter of Sir Henry Curwen. Henry Bellingham went to Queens' College, Cambridge in 1609. This was a famous university. A year later, he joined the Middle Temple. This was a place where people studied to become lawyers.
Becoming a Baronet
On May 30, 1620, King James I gave Henry Bellingham a special title. He became a baronet. A baronet is like a knight, but the title can be passed down in the family. His title was "Baronet of Hilsington," which was in the area of Westmorland.
A Career in Parliament
Sir Henry Bellingham was a member of parliament (MP). An MP is a person chosen to represent an area in the government. He worked in the House of Commons. This is where laws were made. He represented the area of Westmorland. He was an MP from 1625 to 1626. He also served again in the Long Parliament from 1640 to 1645. The Long Parliament was a very important time in English history.
His Family Life
Sir Henry Bellingham married Dorothy Boynton. She was the daughter of Sir Francis Boynton. They had seven children together. Three of their daughters lived to be adults. They also had a son named James. James inherited his father's baronet title. Sadly, James died only two weeks after his father.
