Sir Thomas Temple, 1st Baronet, of Stowe
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| Thomas Temple | |
| Born | 1567 Burton Dassett, Warwickshire |
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| Died | c. 1637 Stowe, Buckinghamshire |
| Spouse | Hester Sandys |
| Parents | John Temple and Susan Spencer |
Sir Thomas Temple, 1st Baronet (9 January 1567 - c. 1637), was an English landowner and Member of Parliament.
[edit] Early life
Temple was born at Burton Dassett in Warwickshire, the eldest son of John Temple and Susan (née Spencer). As a child he moved with his father to Stowe House in Buckinghamshire. He was educated at Oxford University and Lincoln's Inn.
[edit] Marriage
He married Hester Sandys and they had thirteen children. As a result of the influence of his father in law, he was elected MP for Andover, Hampshire in 1590.
[edit] Honours and Offices
He was knighted by James I in 1603 and purchased a baronetcy in 1611. In 1606, Thomas served as sheriff of Oxfordshire; he was sheriff of Buckinghamshire in 1616 and of Warwickshire in 1620.
| Baronetage of England | ||
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| Preceded by New creation |
Baronet (of Stowe) 1611–c. 1637 |
Succeeded by Peter Temple |
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