William Lygon facts for kids

Sir William Lygon (1568–1608) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government that helps make laws. He served there at different times between 1589 and 1608.

Early Life and Family

William Lygon was born in 1568. His father was Richard Lygon, who owned a large estate called Madresfield Court in Worcestershire, England. His mother was Mary Russell. When his father passed away in 1584, William inherited the family lands. Sometimes, he had to sell or borrow money against parts of these lands.

Political Career

Sir William Lygon was involved in politics for many years.

Member of Parliament

In 1589, William Lygon was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire. This meant he represented the people of Worcestershire in the House of Commons. He was elected again in 1604 and served until he passed away.

Other Important Roles

Besides being a Member of Parliament, Sir William Lygon held several other important jobs:

• He was a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Worcestershire starting around 1591. A J.P. helps keep law and order in a local area.
• From 1592 to 1593, he was the High Sheriff of Worcestershire. The High Sheriff was a very important official who helped the King or Queen manage the county.
• He also served as a Deputy Lieutenant and a commissioner for musters from 1595. These roles involved helping to organize local defenses and military training.

Later Life and Legacy

Sir William Lygon was knighted in 1603, which means he was given the title "Sir" by the King. He passed away in 1608 when he was about 60 years old.

He married Elizabeth Harwell around 1590. They had three sons and two daughters. His son, William, inherited the family estates after him.