Sir Nicholas Steward, 1st Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Nicholas Steward
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Arms of Steward: Argent, a lion rampant gules debruised by a bend raguly or, said to have been an augmentation of honour granted to an ancestor Sir Alexander Steward "The Fierce" by King Charles VI of France
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| Born | 11 February 1618 |
| Died | 15 February 1710 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | English MP |
Sir Nicholas Steward (born February 11, 1618, died February 15, 1710) was an important English politician. He lived at Pylewell Park in Hampshire. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) and also held a special job called the Chamberlain of the Exchequer. He was also known as the 1st Baronet Steward.
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Who Was Sir Nicholas Steward?
Sir Nicholas was the oldest son of Simeon Steward, who lived in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire. He studied law at a famous place called Lincoln's Inn.
A Royalist During Tough Times
During the English Civil War, Sir Nicholas was a Royalist. This meant he supported the King. Because of this, the Parliament's army made him pay a fine in 1645.
After the King was put back on the throne in 1660, a time known as the Restoration of the Monarchy, things changed for Sir Nicholas. He was given the title of Baronet Steward of Hartley Mauditt. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in the family. He also got an important job called the Chamberlain of the Exchequer. This was a position in the government that he held until he died in 1710.
Life in Politics
Sir Nicholas was a Justice of the Peace for Hampshire from 1660 until his death. This meant he helped keep law and order in the area. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire for several years, helping with local government and defense.
In 1663, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lymington. An MP is someone elected to represent their area in the country's main law-making body. He served as an MP until 1679. In 1667, he was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a group of very smart people who are leaders in science.
Family and Legacy
Sir Nicholas Steward passed away in 1710 and was buried at St Leonard's Church in Worldham. He was married to Mary, the daughter of Sir Miles Sandys. They had three sons and seven daughters. Sadly, all of his sons died before him.
His grandson, Simeon, became the second Baronet after him. Simeon was the son of Sir Nicholas's youngest son, Charles. Over time, the family name changed from Steward to Stuart.
