Sir Lionel Tollemache, 1st Baronet facts for kids
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Lionel Tollemache
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| 1st Baronet of Helmingham | |
Arms of Tollemache: Argent, a fret sable
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| Successor | Sir Lionel Tollemache, 2nd Baronet |
| Born | 1562 England |
| Baptised | 14 December 1562 Helmingham |
| Died | 1612 (aged 49–50) |
| Buried | St. Mary's Church, Helmingham, Suffolk 52°10′25″N 1°12′09″E / 52.1735°N 1.2024°E |
| Noble family | Tollemache |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Cromwell |
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| Father | Lionel Tollemache |
| Mother | Susanna Jermyn |
Sir Lionel Tollemache, 1st Baronet (1562 – 1612) was an important person in England. He was the son of Lionel Tollemache and Susanna Jermyn. Sir Lionel served as the Sheriff of Suffolk two times. This was in 1593 and again in 1609. He was also given the title of Knight in 1612.
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About Sir Lionel Tollemache
Sir Lionel Tollemache was the only son of Lionel Tollemache. His family lived in a place called Helmingham in Suffolk, England. His mother was Susanna, who was the daughter of Sir Ambrose Jermyn. Sir Lionel was born in 1562 and was baptized on December 14, 1562, in Helmingham.
Becoming a Baronet and Knight
Sir Lionel was chosen to be the Sheriff of Suffolk in 1593. He served in this role again in 1609. In 1611, King James I created a new special group called "baronets." Sir Lionel was one of the very first people to be given this title. On May 22, 1611, he became the first baronet of Helmingham. A year later, on May 24, 1612, he was also made a Knight at the Palace of Whitehall.
Family Life
On February 10, 1581, Sir Lionel Tollemache got married. His wife was Katharine Cromwell. They were married in a place called North Elmham. Katharine was the daughter of Henry Cromwell, 2nd Baron Cromwell. She was also the granddaughter of John Paulet, 2nd Marquess of Winchester. Sir Lionel and Katharine had several children together.
Sir Lionel's Children
Here are some of their children:
- Sir Lionel Tollemache, 2nd Baronet (1591-1640): He was their oldest son and inherited his father's title.
- Robert Tollemache (born 1592): He married a woman named Dorothy Lane.
- Edward Tollemache (baptized June 20, 1596)
- Susan Tollemache: She married Sir Henry Doily.
- Mary Tollemache
- Katherine Tollemache
- Anne Tollemache: She married Robert Gosnold.
Sir Lionel's Death and Legacy
Sir Lionel Tollemache passed away in 1612. He was buried in Helmingham. There is a special tomb in the church there. It has a statue of Sir Lionel wearing armor. This statue shows how important he was.
His wife, Katharine, lived for eight more years after he died. She passed away on March 24, 1621. She was also buried in Helmingham. There is a marble tablet in the church that remembers her.
