Jacob Astley, 3rd Baron Astley of Reading (c. 1654 – 1688)[1] was an English peer.
He was a the elder son of Isaac Astley, 2nd Baron Astley of Reading and his wife Anne Stydolfe, fourth daughter of Sir Francis Stydolfe.[2] In 1662, he succeeded his father as baron.[1] Astley was educated at St John's College, Cambridge.[3][4]
He married his cousin Frances Stydolfe, daughter of Sir Richard Stydolfe, 1st Baronet.[2] Their marriage was childless. Astley died at St Margaret's Church in Westminster and was buried in Maidstone in Kent.[4] With his death the barony became extinct.[5]
Peerage of England | ||
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Preceded by Isaac Astley |
Baron Astley of Reading 1662 – 1688 |
Extinct |