Sir John Barker, 4th Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Barker, 4th Baronet (born in 1655 – died on 14 August 1696) was an English baronet and a Tory politician. He was an important figure in his time.
Sir John was the second son of Sir John Barker, who was the 2nd Baronet. His mother was Winifred Parker. Her father was Sir Philip Parker. In 1665, Sir John became the 4th Baronet. This happened after his older brother, Jeremy, passed away.
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Who Was Sir John Barker?
Sir John Barker held a special title called a Baronet. This title is like being a knight, but it can be passed down through the family. It's a bit like a noble title, but it's not a peerage (like a Duke or Earl).
Becoming a Baronet
Sir John inherited his title from his family. His father was the 2nd Baronet. When his older brother, Jeremy, died, Sir John became the 4th Baronet. This meant he took on the family's special rank.
His Early Life and Learning
Sir John Barker went to Merton College, Oxford. This was a famous university in England. Studying there helped him prepare for his future. Many important people went to Oxford.
Sir John's Political Career
In 1680, Sir John Barker started his career in politics. He joined the British House of Commons. This is a very important part of the English government.
Serving in Parliament
Sir John was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipswich. An MP is someone elected to represent the people of a certain area. They help make laws and decisions for the country. He served as an MP until he died in 1696. This means he was a politician for many years.
What Was a Tory?
Sir John Barker was known as a Tory. In England, during his time, Tories were a political group. They generally supported the King and traditional ways of doing things. They believed in a strong monarchy and the Church of England. This was one of the main political groups back then.
His Family and Legacy
Sir John Barker married Bridget Bacon. She was the daughter of Sir Nicholas Bacon. They had a daughter and a son together.
Sir John's only son was named William. When Sir John passed away, William became the next Baronet. He continued the family's title.
