Sir Marmaduke Wyvill, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Marmaduke Wyvill (born 1542, died 1617) was an important English politician. He was known for being a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Richmond in 1584 and again in 1598. He was also the very first person to hold the special title of Wyvill Baronet. A Baronet is a title of honor, similar to a knight, that can be passed down through a family. Sir Marmaduke lived at Constable Burton Hall.
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Who Was Sir Marmaduke Wyvill?
Sir Marmaduke Wyvill was an English gentleman who lived a long time ago, from 1542 to 1617. He was a very active person in his community and in the government of England. He is remembered for his work as a Member of Parliament and for starting the line of Wyvill Baronets.
Early Life and Education
Marmaduke was the first son of Christopher Wyvell and Margaret Scrope. His family lived in a place called Constable Burton. He went to Pembroke College, Cambridge in 1566, which is a famous university. He also studied law at a place called Lincolns Inn in 1560. This means he learned about the laws of the country.
His Family Life
Sir Marmaduke Wyvill married Magdalen Danby. She was the daughter of Sir Christopher Danby from Farnley, Yorkshire. Together, Sir Marmaduke and Magdalen had a large family. They had six sons and four daughters.
A Career in Politics
Sir Marmaduke Wyvill was a politician, which means he helped make decisions for the country. He was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Richmond. An MP is a person who represents the people of their area in the government's main meeting place, like a parliament. He served as an MP twice, first in 1584 and then again in 1598. He was the very first MP to represent Richmond.
