Sir Robert King, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Robert King (born around 1625, died 1707) was an important politician in Ireland. He was known as an Anglo-Irish person, meaning he had English roots but lived in Ireland. He held several important roles in the Irish government during his lifetime.
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Who Was Sir Robert King?
Sir Robert King was born around 1625. His father was also named Sir Robert King. His mother was Frances Folliott. Her father was Henry Folliott, who was a Baron.
His Early Political Career
From 1661 to 1666, Sir Robert King was a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented a place called Ballyshannon. He worked in the Irish House of Commons. This was like the parliament or main law-making group in Ireland at the time.
Becoming a Baronet
On September 27, 1682, Sir Robert King was given a special title. He became a Baronet. This title is passed down through families. His title was "Baronet, of Boyle Abbey." This was part of the Baronetage of Ireland.
Later Political Roles
Sir Robert King continued his political work. He was an MP for County Roscommon from 1692 to 1693. He served again from 1696 to 1699. In 1695, he joined the Privy Council of Ireland. This was a group of important advisors to the ruler. Finally, he was an MP for Boyle from 1703 until he died in 1707.
His Family Life
Sir Robert King married Frances Gore. Her father was Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Gore. Sir Robert's oldest son, John King, took over his title after he died. A later family member, Henry King, became the Earl of Kingston in 1768.
