Sir John Cordell, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Sir John Cordell, 3rd Baronet

Sir John Cordell, 3rd Baronet was an English politician from a long time ago. He was born in 1677 and passed away in 1704. He held the special title of "Baronet" and was a member of the English Parliament for a short time.

Who Was Sir John Cordell?

Sir John Cordell was the only son of Sir John Cordell, 2nd Baronet. A "Baronet" was a special title, like a knight, that could be passed down in a family. When his father died in 1690, young John became the 3rd Baronet. He also inherited his family's lands and homes in a place called Long Melford in Suffolk, England.

His Time in Politics

Sir John Cordell became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1701. This meant he was chosen to represent a town called Sudbury in the Parliament of England. Parliament was where important decisions for the country were made.

During his time as an MP, Sir John was part of the Tory political group. He was known for not supporting plans to go to war against France. Because of this, he was put on a list of people who opposed the war.

Leaving Parliament

Sir John decided not to run for Parliament again in the next election. Instead, he helped his future father-in-law, Joseph Haskins Styles, to get elected. He acted as his "agent," which meant he helped manage the election campaign for him.

Family Life and Legacy

Sir John Cordell married Eleanor Styles on Christmas Eve in 1701. However, they did not have any children.

Sadly, Sir John died in 1704 after falling from his horse. Because he had no children, his special title of Baronet ended with him. His family's lands were then shared between his two sisters. Later, a famous family home called Melford Hall eventually went to his nephew, Sir Cordell Firebrace, 3rd Baronet.