Sir Philip Jennings-Clerke, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Philip Jennings-Clerke, 1st Baronet (born around 1722 – died January 1788) was an important British politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, for many years, from 1768 to 1788. He was also the very first person to hold the title of Jennings-Clerke Baronet.
Who Was Sir Philip Jennings-Clerke?
Philip Jennings was born to Philip Jennings of Duddleston Hall in Shropshire, England. He went to a famous school called Westminster School. Later, he married Anne Thompson. Her father, Colonel Richard Thompson, was from Jamaica and also owned a place called Coley Park in Reading.
Philip Jennings was a soldier in the Horse Guards. He reached the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In the early 1760s, he inherited land and property from his mother's uncle, Sir Talbot Clerke. Because of this, Philip changed his name to Jennings-Clerke. Around 1770, he bought a large house called Foxlease near Lyndhurst, Hampshire. He made it even grander, turning it into a big two-story mansion.
His Time in Parliament
Sir Philip Jennings-Clerke was a Member of Parliament for the area of Totnes. He served in this role for a long time, from 1768 until 1788.
In 1774, he was given the special title of the 1st Baronet Jennings-Clerke of Duddlestone Hall. This was a new title created just for him.
Sadly, his only son who was still alive, Sir Charles Philip Jennings, passed away just a few months after his father. Because of this, the baronetcy title ended, as there was no one left to inherit it.
Sir Philip's Family
Sir Philip Jennings-Clerke had several children:
- John Edward (who died before 1788)
- Charles Philip (who died on April 22, 1788)
- Anne (born November 29, 1749 – died July 25, 1777). She married Thomas Duncombe, who was also a Member of Parliament.
- Frances (who died on April 12, 1821)
