Sir Richard Hoghton, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Richard Hoghton, 1st Baronet (born September 28, 1570 – died 1630) was an important politician in England. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of today's parliament, from 1601 to 1611.
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Early Life and Family
Richard Hoghton was born in 1570. He was the oldest son of Thomas Hoghton. His family lived at a famous place called Hoghton Tower in Lancashire, England. His mother was Anne Keighley from Yorkshire. Sadly, his father Thomas passed away in 1589.
A Career in Politics
Sir Richard Hoghton had a busy career in public service.
High Sheriff of Lancashire
In 1599, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Lancashire. A High Sheriff was a very important person in a county. They were in charge of keeping the peace and making sure laws were followed. They also helped with elections and collecting taxes.
Becoming a Knight
In January 1600, Richard Hoghton was made a knight. This meant he received a special title, "Sir," from the King or Queen. It was a great honor for his service.
Member of Parliament
Later, in 1601, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lancashire. An MP is someone chosen by people to represent them in the House of Commons. This is where laws were made and important decisions for the country were discussed. He was elected again for the same role in 1604.
The First Baronet
On May 22, 1611, Sir Richard Hoghton received another special title. He became one of the very first ten "Baronets" ever created in England. A Baronet is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in the family. It is a rank below a Baron but above a Knight.
Family Life
Sir Richard Hoghton passed away in 1630. He was married twice. His first wife was Catherine Gerard. They had five sons and eight daughters together. After Catherine passed away, he married Jane Spencer. With Jane, he had two more sons. His oldest son, Gilbert, inherited his father's Baronet title.
