Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet (1567 – September 1629) was an important figure in Ireland during his time. He was an Anglo-Irish politician and a soldier. Being "Anglo-Irish" means his family had English roots but lived in Ireland for a long time. He also held the special title of "Baronet."

Sir Paul was born in London, England. He was the oldest son of Gerard Gore and Helen Davenant. He came to Ireland as a military leader, in charge of a group of soldiers on horseback. In 1602, he was sent to go with the 1st Earl of Tyrconnell to meet Queen Elizabeth I of England. This was an important meeting between a powerful Irish leader and the Queen.

Sir Paul's Political Life

Sir Paul Gore was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Irish House of Commons. This was like being a representative for his area in the government. He represented Ballyshannon from 1613 to 1615. On February 2, 1622, he was given the title of Baronet. This was a special honor, and his title was "Baronet, of Magherabegg," in County Donegal.

Family and Legacy

Sir Paul Gore married Isabella Wycliffe. She was the daughter of Francis Wycliffe and the niece of a very important person, the 1st Earl of Strafford. Sir Paul and Isabella had a large family with thirteen children: seven daughters and six sons.

Sir Paul Gore was buried at the Abbey Church in Donegal. His oldest son, Ralph, took over his father's title as the 2nd Baronet. Ralph was an ancestor of a noble family known as the Earl of Ross.

Another one of Sir Paul's sons, Arthur, also became a Baronet. Arthur's descendants include several important Irish noble families. These include the Earls of Arran, the Barons Harlech, and the Barons Annaly. Sir Paul's fourth son, Francis, was the start of the Gore-Booth Baronets family line.