William Glynne (MP) facts for kids

Sir William Glynne (born 1566 – died 1620) was an important Welsh lawyer and politician. He came from Llanfwrog in Anglesey and Glynllifon in Caernarvonshire. In 1593, he was chosen to represent Anglesey in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament.

Early Life and Education

William Glynne was the oldest son of Thomas Glynne, who owned the Glynllifon estate. When his father passed away in 1608, William took over the estate.

He went to school in England, studying at University College, Oxford starting in 1578. After that, he studied law at special schools called Furnival's Inn and Lincoln's Inn in 1586. These were places where people learned to become lawyers.

A Career in Law and Public Service

In 1593, William Glynne became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Anglesey. An MP is a person elected to represent their local area in the country's government.

He worked in many different legal jobs before he inherited his family's estate. He was also chosen to be the High Sheriff of Anglesey twice, first from 1597 to 1598, and again from 1618 to 1619. A High Sheriff was a very important local official, responsible for keeping law and order. In 1606, he was given the special title of Knight, which meant he was called "Sir William Glynne."

Family and Legacy

Sir William Glynne passed away in 1620. He was married two times. His first wife was Jane Griffith, whom he married in 1594. They had six sons and four daughters together. Around 1608, he married Alice Conway.

After his death, his oldest son, Thomas Glynn, took over the family estate. Thomas also became a Member of Parliament for Caernarvonshire. Sir William's second son, John Glynne, also became an MP and later a very important judge called the Lord Chief Justice.