Philip Babington (died 1690)

Philip Babington (c.1632–1690), was an English politician and soldier who served as Governor of Berwick-upon-Tweed from 1689-1960. He was also Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed from 1689-1690.[1]

He was the first son of William Babington of Ogle Castle, a member of the Babington family, and his wife Elizabeth Helmes, daughter of Sir Henry Helmes.[2]

He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.

William III of England described Babington as 'a very prudent and honourable man, and assuredly a very brave and excellent officer—even one of the best who have served me here of his nation'.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Members Constituencies Parliaments Surveys. "BABINGTON, Philip (c.1632-90), of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumb.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 2017-03-12.
  2. ↑ The natural history and antiquities of Northumberland and so much of the county of Durham as lies between the rivers Tyne and Tweed; commonly called North Bishoprick by Wallis, John, 1714-1793. Printed for the author by W. and W. Strahan, sold by S. Bladon1769
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