Sir William Glynne, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
Sir William Glynne, 2nd Baronet (born May 17, 1663, died September 3, 1721) was an important Welsh lawyer and politician. He held the title of the 2nd Baronet of Hawarden. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that is passed down through families.
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Early Life and Education
William Glynne was the older son of Sir William Glynne, 1st Baronet. When his father passed away in 1690, William inherited his title. He went to St Edmund Hall, Oxford University to study.
A Career in Public Service
Sir William Glynne had several important roles during his life.
Gentleman of the Privy Chamber
From 1691 to 1702, he was a Gentleman of the privy chamber. This was a special position where he served the King or Queen directly. It meant he was part of the royal household.
Member of Parliament
Sir William Glynne was elected to be a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone chosen by people to represent them in the country's government.
- From 1698 to 1701, he represented Oxford University.
- Then, from 1702 to 1705, he represented the town of Woodstock.
Legal and Local Roles
In 1706, Oxford University gave him a special degree called a D.C.L.. This showed his knowledge in law. The next year, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire for 1706–1707. A High Sheriff was a very important local official, responsible for keeping peace and order in the county.
Family Life
On July 5, 1688, Sir William Glynne married Mary Evelyn. She was the daughter of Sir Edward Evelyn, 1st Baronet. They had two children together:
- William Glynne (1698–1719), who studied at All Souls College, Oxford.
- Mary Glynne.
Sadly, his only son, William, passed away before him in 1719. When Sir William Glynne died in 1721, his title was passed to his brother, Stephen.
