Sir Humphrey Style, 1st Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Humphrey Style, 1st Baronet (born around 1596, died 1659) was an important person who worked for two kings of England: King James I and King Charles I. He lived in a place called Beckenham in Kent, England.
Life and Work
Humphrey Style was the son of William Style. His family had a long history of serving the royal family. His grandfather, also named Sir Humphrey Style, was an "Esquire of the Body" for King Henry VIII. This was a special role where he was a personal attendant to the king.
Young Humphrey followed in his family's footsteps. He became a "Gentleman of the Privy Chamber" for King James I. This meant he was a trusted helper and advisor to the king, working closely with him. Later, he became a "cup-bearer" for King Charles I, which was another important role in the royal household.
Sir Humphrey was also a military leader. He was a colonel, which is a high rank, in the "trained bands of horse" in Kent. These "trained bands" were like a local army, and the "horse" part means they were cavalry, or soldiers who rode horses.
Becoming a Baronet
King James I honored Humphrey Style by making him a knight on August 11, 1622. Being knighted meant he could use "Sir" before his name.
A "baronet" is a special title that is passed down through families, similar to a knight but higher. King James I made him a baronet of Ireland on September 13, 1624. Later, King Charles I made him a baronet of England on May 20, 1627. This meant he held two baronet titles.
His Later Years
Sir Humphrey Style passed away on November 10, 1659, when he was about 63 years old. He was buried in Beckenham. He did not have any children, so his special title of baronet ended when he died. His family home, the Langley estate, then went to his half-brother, William Style.
Family Life
Sir Humphrey Style was married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth. She was the widow of Sir Robert Bosvile and the daughter of Robert Peshall. Elizabeth was buried on November 27, 1641, in Beckenham.
His second wife was Hester Wright. She was the daughter of Robert Wright, who was a Lord Bishop (a high-ranking church leader) of Coventry and Lichfield. After Sir Humphrey died, Hester married John Scott.
