Sir Philip Wodehouse, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Sir Philip Wodehouse, 3rd Baronet (born 24 July 1608 – died 6 May 1681) was an important English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the government, at different times between 1654 and 1660.

Who Was Sir Philip Wodehouse?

Sir Philip Wodehouse was a member of a noble family in England. He inherited the title of Baronet from his father. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, but it can be passed down in the family.

His Family and Early Life

Philip Wodehouse was the son of Sir Thomas Wodehouse, 2nd Baronet. His mother was Blanche, who was the daughter of John Carey, 3rd Baron Hunsdon.

He married a woman named Lucy. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas Cotton, who was also a Baronet. Sir Philip and Lucy had a son named Thomas, but sadly, Thomas died before his father.

A Career in Politics

Sir Philip Wodehouse was very active in English politics during a time of big changes.

Serving in Parliament

In 1654, Sir Philip was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Norfolk. An MP is someone elected to represent their area in the House of Commons. This was during the First Protectorate Parliament.

He was chosen again as an MP for Norfolk in 1656. This time, it was for the Second Protectorate Parliament. These parliaments were part of the government during a period when England was not ruled by a king.

Becoming a Baronet

Sir Philip's father passed away on 18 March 1658. When this happened, Philip inherited the family title. He became the 3rd Baronet in the Wodehouse family.

Return to Parliament

In 1660, things changed in England, and the king was brought back to power. Sir Philip was elected as an MP once more. This time, he represented the town of Thetford. He served in the Convention Parliament, which was a special parliament that helped bring the monarchy back.

Later Life and Legacy

Sir Philip Wodehouse died in May 1681. He was 72 years old. Because his son Thomas had died before him, his grandson, John, inherited the Baronet title. Lady Wodehouse, Sir Philip's wife, passed away a few years later in June 1684.

Sir Philip was also known for his interests outside of politics. He wrote letters to Sir Thomas Browne, who was a famous writer and doctor. He also hired John Jenkins (composer) to be a music teacher at his home in Kimberley.