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Sir Justinian Isham, 2nd Baronet
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Sir Justinian Isham I
by Peter Lely |
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| Born | 1610 |
| Died | 2 March 1675 |
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| Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
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| Notable works | Royal Society |
| Influenced | Alexander Ross.< |
Sir Justinian Isham, 2nd Baronet (1610 – 2 March 1675), was an important English scholar and politician. He was known for his love of books and his work in the English Parliament. He was also one of the first members of a famous science group called the Royal Society.
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Sir Justinian Isham: Scholar and Politician
Early Life and Education
Justinian Isham was born in 1610. He was the only son of Sir John Isham and his wife Judith. He was named after his mother's brother, Sir Justinian Lewin.
In 1627, he began studying at Christ's College, Cambridge. He was a "fellow-commoner," which meant he paid extra fees and had special privileges.
A Man of Learning
Sir Justinian was a very cultured man. He built a large library at his home, Lamport Hall, in Northamptonshire. He often wrote letters to other important thinkers of his time, like Brian Duppa and Seth Ward. He also supported writers like Alexander Ross.
Public Service and the Royal Society
When his father died in 1651, Justinian became the 2nd Baronet. A baronet is a title of honor, like a knight, that can be passed down in the family.
During the English Civil War, Sir Justinian supported the King. This caused him some trouble. He was even put in prison for a short time in 1649.
After the King was restored to power in 1660, Sir Justinian was elected to Parliament. He represented Northamptonshire starting in 1661.
He was also chosen to join the Royal Society in 1663. This was a very important group of scientists and thinkers. They met to discuss new ideas in science and natural philosophy.
Sir Justinian Isham passed away in Oxford on 2 March 1675. He was buried in his family's church in Lamport.
Family Life
Sir Justinian Isham was married twice. His first wife was Jane Garrard. They married in 1634, but Jane sadly died in 1638. They had three daughters:
- Elizabeth (died 1734), who married Sir Nicholas L'Estrange.
- Judith, who never married.
- Susanna, who married Sir Nicholas Carew.
Later, in 1653, he married his second wife, Vere Leigh. They had four children who lived to adulthood:
- Sir Thomas Isham, 3rd Baronet, who inherited his father's title.
- Sir Justinian Isham, 4th Baronet.
- Mary (died 1679).
- Vere, who was a very smart young mathematician but died at age 19.
His sister, Elizabeth Isham, was also well-known for writing her own life story.
