Sir William Villiers, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Sir William Villiers, 3rd Baronet (born January 9, 1645 – died February 27, 1712) was an English politician. He held a special title called a Baronet, which was passed down in his family.

Early Life and Family Connections

Sir William Villiers was the only son of Sir George Villiers, who was the 2nd Baronet. His mother was Penelope Denham. The Villiers family was well-known in England. In 1682, when his father passed away, William became the 3rd Baronet. This meant he inherited the special title and some family responsibilities.

A Life in Politics

Sir William Villiers was involved in English politics. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Leicester. An MP is someone elected to represent their local area in the country's government, making laws and decisions. He was an MP in the Parliament of England from 1698 until 1701. During this time, he lived at his family's home, Brooksby Hall, which was located in Leicestershire.

Family and Legacy

Sir William Villiers married a woman named Anne Potts. However, they did not have any children. Because there were no children to inherit his title, the baronetcy (the special title) ended when he died. After his death, Brooksby Hall, the family home, was sold.