Sir Richard Cust, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Richard Cust, 1st Baronet
Member of the British Parliament for Lincolnshire
In office 1653
Member of Parliament for Stamford
In office 1679–1685
Baronet of Stamford
In office 1677–1700
Personal details
Spouse	Beatrice Pury

Sir Richard Cust, 1st Baronet (born June 23, 1622 – died August 30, 1700) was an important British lawyer and a Member of Parliament. This means he was part of the group of people who made laws for the country.

Early Life and Career

Richard Cust was the son of Samuel Cust and Ann Burrell. He was born in 1622. As he grew up, he became a barrister. A barrister is a type of lawyer who speaks in court.

Serving in Parliament

Sir Richard Cust was chosen to represent different areas in the House of Commons. The House of Commons is a big part of the British Parliament, where elected people discuss and create laws.

He represented Lincolnshire in 1653. Later, he represented Stamford from 1679 to 1685. Being a Member of Parliament meant he helped make decisions for the country.

Becoming a Baronet

In 1677, Richard Cust was given a special title. He became a Baronet, of Stamford in the County of Lincoln. A Baronet is a hereditary title, which means it can be passed down in the family. It's a bit like being a knight, but the title can be inherited.

Family and Legacy

Sir Richard Cust married Beatrice Pury on August 29, 1644. She was the daughter of William Pury. They had a family together.

He passed away in August 1700 when he was 78 years old. After his death, his grandson, also named Richard Cust, took over his title.

Sir Richard Cust's great-grandson, Sir John Cust, 3rd Baronet, became very famous. He served as the Speaker of the House of Commons from 1761 to 1770. The Speaker is like the referee or leader of the House of Commons, making sure debates run smoothly.