Sir Thomas Peyton, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Thomas Peyton
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| Member of Parliament for Kent |
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| In office May 1661 – January 1679 |
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| Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent | |
| In office May 1660 – February 1684 |
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| Member of Parliament for Sandwich |
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| In office November 1640 – February 1644 (excluded) |
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| Born | 13 August 1613 Knowlton Court, Kent |
| Died | 11 February 1684 (aged 70) London |
| Resting place | Westminster Abbey |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouses | (1) Elizabeth Osborne (1636–1642) (2) Cecilia Clerke (1648–1661) (3) Jane Monins (1667–1672) |
| Children | Four daughters |
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| Allegiance | Royalist |
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Sir Thomas Peyton, born on August 13, 1613, was an important person from Knowlton Court in Kent, England. He was known as the 2nd Baronet. He supported the King's side, called the Royalists, during the War of the Three Kingdoms. This was a big conflict in England.
After the King was removed, England was ruled by Parliament from 1649 to 1660. This time was called the Commonwealth. During this period, Sir Thomas Peyton secretly worked to bring King Charles II of England back to power.
When King Charles II returned in May 1660, it was called the Stuart Restoration. Sir Thomas Peyton was given important jobs. He became a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent. He was also chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Kent. Even with these good jobs, he faced money problems when he died in 1684. He had four daughters, and his family lands had to be sold.
Before a neighbor named John Dixwell had to leave England, he sold some of his land to Sir Thomas Peyton. This happened around 1660. Later, one of Sir Thomas's daughters married John Dixwell's nephew. This marriage helped protect John Dixwell's property from being taken by the government.
Sir Thomas Peyton's Life
Early Life and Family
Sir Thomas Peyton was the son of Sir Samuel Peyton, who was the 1st Baronet of Knowlton. His mother was Mary Aston. Her father was Sir Roger Aston. When his father died in 1623, Thomas became the 2nd Baronet. He also inherited the family home, Knowlton Court.
Sir Thomas Peyton was married three times. His first wife was Elizabeth Osborne. His second wife was Cecilia Clerke. His third wife was Jane Monins. He had four daughters. After he died, his daughters sold Knowlton Court. It was bought by Admiral Sir John Narborough.
Political Career
In November 1640, Sir Thomas Peyton was elected as a Member of Parliament for Sandwich. This Parliament was called the Long Parliament. He supported the King during the English Civil War. Because of this, he was removed from Parliament in 1644.
After being removed, he joined a group called The Action Party. This group wanted to change the government that was ruling England at the time. Around 1655, he was put in the Tower of London. But he was allowed to leave for a short time to get medical treatment.
After King Charles II returned to power in 1660, Sir Thomas Peyton was again elected to Parliament. He represented Kent from 1661 to 1679. This Parliament was known as the Cavalier Parliament. Sir Thomas Peyton died in February 1684 at the age of 70.
