William Phippard facts for kids
Sir William Phippard (born around 1649, died 1723) was an important English politician. He was part of a political group called the Whigs. Sir William served as the Mayor of Poole, a town in Dorset, England. He also represented Poole as their Member of Parliament, which meant he helped make laws for the country.
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Sir William Phippard's Political Journey
Becoming Mayor of Poole
Sir William Phippard started his political career in his hometown of Poole. In 1697, he was chosen to be the Mayor. The Mayor is like the head of the local government, helping to run the town and make decisions for its people.
Serving in Parliament
After being Mayor, Sir William decided to get involved in national politics.
First Election to Parliament
In 1698, he was elected to Parliament. He represented the town of Poole as their Member of Parliament. At this time, he was listed as a member of the Country Party. He served in the Parliament that met during the reign of King William III.
Becoming a Knight
On February 8, 1699, Sir William Phippard was given the title of knight. This was a special honor given by the King for his service.
Re-election and Later Years
Sir William was re-elected to Parliament in 1702, continuing to represent Poole. However, he lost his seat in the 1708 general election. He returned to Parliament again in the 1710 general election. He decided not to run for election in 1713, ending his time as a Member of Parliament.
