Sir Philip Wodehouse, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir Philip Wodehouse, 1st Baronet (who passed away on October 30, 1623) was an important English gentleman. He was a soldier, a politician (meaning he helped make laws), and held a special title called a Baronet.

Sir Philip was the son of Sir Roger Wodehouse and Mary Corbet. His family lived in a place called Kimberley, Norfolk. He went to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1575 to study. Later, in 1580, he trained to become a lawyer at Lincoln's Inn.

Sir Philip's Public Service

Sir Philip Wodehouse served his country in several important ways. He was a brave soldier and a dedicated public servant.

Helping Make Laws

From 1586 to 1587, Sir Philip was a Member of Parliament for Castle Rising. This meant he was chosen to represent his area and help create laws for England.

Military Achievements

In 1596, Sir Philip showed great courage. He was knighted, which means he received the title "Sir," for his brave actions during the Capture of Cadiz. This was an important military event where English forces captured a city in Spain.

Special Titles and Roles

In 1611, Sir Philip received another special honor. He was made a Baronet. This was a new title at the time, similar to a knight but passed down through the family. His title was "Baronet, of Wilberhall in the County of Norfolk."

He also held several important jobs in his local area:

• He was a Justice of the Peace for Norfolk starting around 1591. This role involved keeping law and order.
• He served as High Sheriff of Norfolk from 1594 to 1595. The High Sheriff was a very important local official.
• In 1598, he helped organize soldiers as a commissioner of musters.
• By 1617, he became a Custos rotulorum, which meant he was in charge of keeping important local records.

Family Life

Sir Philip Wodehouse married Grizell Yelverton on December 22, 1582. They had a son named Thomas. When Sir Philip passed away on October 30, 1623, his son Thomas inherited his Baronet title. Lady Grizell Wodehouse died later, in August 1635.

Lasting Connections

Sir Philip Wodehouse is an ancestor of a famous British writer, P. G. Wodehouse. P. G. Wodehouse was known for his funny stories and books.

Interestingly, a women's jacket that is now in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is believed to have once belonged to Sir Philip's wife, Grizell Wodehouse.