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Thomas Tipping
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| Born | 1614 |
| Died | 1 March 1693 (aged 78–79) |
| Burial place | Wheatfield, Oxfordshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Children | 16, including Sir Thomas Tipping, 1st Baronet |
| Relatives | Christopher Pigott (Maternal grandfather) William 'Eternity' Tipping (uncle) John Lisle (Brother-in-law) |
Sir Thomas Tipping (born 1614, died 1693) was an important English politician. He supported the Parliament during the English Civil War. This war was a big conflict in England during the 1600s.
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Sir Thomas Tipping's Early Life
Thomas Tipping was the oldest son of John Tipping. His mother was Anne, whose father was Sir Christopher Pigott. Thomas was born in a place called Wheatfield, Oxfordshire. He was baptized there on December 10, 1615.
His father passed away when Thomas was only four years old. In 1627, Thomas inherited the Wheatfield estate. This happened after his grandfather, Sir George Tipping, died. When he was fifteen, Thomas went to Trinity College, Oxford to study.
Sir Thomas Tipping's Family Life
In 1637, Thomas Tipping got married to Elizabeth. She was born in 1620 and passed away in 1698. Elizabeth was the youngest daughter of Sir White Beconshaw. They lived at Moyles Court in Ellingham, Hampshire.
Thomas and Elizabeth had many children together. They had five sons and eleven daughters. However, only eight of their children lived longer than Sir Thomas.
Sir Thomas Tipping's Political Career
From 1647, Sir Thomas Tipping worked in local government. He served on different commissions in Oxfordshire. Some people thought he was a Royalist, someone who supported the King. But it seems he was actually a Parliamentarian. This means he supported the Parliament.
His uncle, William 'Eternity' Tipping, was also a Parliamentarian. Sir Thomas was also related to Sir John Lisle, who was a judge during that time. He was also friends with Sir Bulstrode Whitelocke. Whitelocke was an important leader in the Commonwealth government. He even wrote in his diary about visiting Sir Thomas at Wheatfield.
Becoming a Knight
After the Civil War, the King returned to power. This time was called the Restoration. Sir Thomas Tipping welcomed the new King, Charles II of England. King Charles II made him a Knight Bachelor. This special event happened at Whitehall Palace on June 15, 1660.
To remember this, paintings were made of Sir Thomas and Lady Tipping. The artist was Gilbert Soest. For many years, these paintings were in Bramshill House. This was the home of their family members. The painting of Sir Thomas is now in the Tate Gallery. The painting of Lady Tipping is not known where it is today.
Sir Thomas Tipping's Later Years
Sir Thomas Tipping passed away on March 1, 1693. He was 78 years old. He was buried in Wheatfield, where he was born. His second son, also named Sir Thomas Tipping, 1st Baronet, took over his estates.
