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Sir William Bowyer, 1st Baronet
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| Born | 29 June 1612 |
| Died | 2 October 1679 (aged 67) |
| Education | Jesus College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | politician, nobleman and lawyer |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Weld |
| Children | Three sons, including William Bowyer and several daughters |
| Parent(s) | Sir Henry Bower & Anne Salter |
Sir William Bowyer, 1st Baronet (born June 29, 1612 – died October 2, 1679) was an important English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a parliament, from 1659 to 1679. A Baronet is a special title, a bit like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
Early Life and Family
Sir William Bowyer was the oldest son of Sir Henry Bowyer and his wife, Anne Salter. Anne was the daughter of Sir Nicholas Salter. William was baptised, which is a Christian ceremony, at St Olave's Church, Hart Street in London.
On May 29, 1634, he married Margaret Weld. She was the daughter of Sir John Weld. They were married at St Olave's Church, Old Jewry in London. William and Margaret had three sons and several daughters.
Education and Career
William Bowyer studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, which is a famous university. In 1630, he became a lawyer after being "called to the bar" by Lincoln's Inn. This meant he was officially allowed to practice law.
He held several important jobs. From 1646 to 1647, he was the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire. A High Sheriff was a royal official responsible for keeping law and order in a county.
William Bowyer also became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Buckinghamshire. He served as an MP from 1659 until 1679. This meant he helped make laws for the country.
Before the Restoration, which was when the king returned to power after a period of civil war, William was a Royalist. This means he supported the King. Because of his loyalty, King Charles II of England made him a knight by June 1660. Soon after, on June 25, 1660, the King also made him a Baronet, a special title that could be passed down in his family. His baronetcy was linked to Denham in Buckinghamshire.
Later Life and Legacy
Sir William Bowyer passed away when he was 67 years old. He was buried in Denham. When he died, his oldest son, also named William, took over the baronetcy. This is how the title continued in the Bowyer family.
