Sir Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
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Lionel Tollemache
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| 3rd Baronet of Helmingham | |
Arms of Tollemache: Argent a fret Sable
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| Successor | Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart |
| Born | 1624 Helmingham Hall |
| Baptised | 25 April 1624 Helmingham |
| Died | 1669 (aged 44–45) |
| Buried | 25 March 1669 |
| Noble family | Tollemache |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Murray |
| Issue | Lionel Thomas William Elizabeth Catherine |
| Father | Sir Lionel Tollemache, 2nd Baronet |
| Mother | Elizabeth Stanhope |
Sir Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Baronet (1624–1669) was an important nobleman from Helmingham Hall in Suffolk, England. He held the title of Baronet, which is a special honor passed down through families. Lionel was the son of Sir Lionel Tollemache, 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Stanhope. His family was well-known in the eastern part of England.
Family Life and Royal Connections
Around 1648, Sir Lionel Tollemache married Elizabeth Murray. She was the daughter of William Murray, 1st Earl of Dysart. Her father had a unique role, serving as a 'whipping boy' for King Charles I when they were young. This meant he would be punished when the young prince misbehaved.
Sir Lionel and Elizabeth had eleven children together. Five of their children grew up to be adults:
- Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart: He was their oldest son. He later inherited the title of Earl of Dysart from his mother in 1698.
- Elizabeth Tollemache (1659–1735): She married Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll.
- Catherine Tollemache: She married James Stewart, Lord Doune, and later John Gordon, 16th Earl of Sutherland.
- Thomas Tollemache: He became a Lieutenant-General in the army. He supported William of Orange, who later became King William III of England. This was different from his family's usual support for the House of Stuart.
- William Tollemache (1661–1694): He served as a captain in the Royal Navy.
Supporting the King
Sir Lionel and his wife Elizabeth were strong supporters of the King. They were known as Royalists during a time of great change in England. They moved to Elizabeth's family home, Ham House in Surrey. This house became a secret meeting place for a group called the Sealed Knot. This group worked to help King Charles II, who was living in exile outside England at the time.
Interestingly, Elizabeth was also said to have a good relationship with Oliver Cromwell, who was the Lord Protector of England. Some people even claimed he was the father of some of her children, but these claims have since been shown to be untrue.
Later Years and Legacy
Sir Lionel Tollemache faced health problems for much of his life. He traveled to France, hoping to find cures for his sickness. Sadly, he passed away in Paris in 1669.
After his death, in 1670, King Charles II confirmed that Elizabeth could pass on the title of Earl of Dysart to any of her children. This was an unusual and important right for her family.
