Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet

English politician and lawyer
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Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet

Summary

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet is a human[1]. Born in Bradfield Hall[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1603[3]. He died on January 2, 1685[4]. He worked as a judge[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bradfield Hall[2], Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet…
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was born on January 27, 1603[3].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was born on January 27, 1602[8].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet died on January 2, 1685[4].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet died on January 2, 1684[9].
  • Burial took place at St Michael's Church, St Albans[10].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir Harbottle Grimston, 1st Baronet[11].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Coppinger[12].
  • Among Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's spouses was Mary Croke[13].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was married to Anne Bacon[14].
  • A child of Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was Sir Samuel Grimston, 3rd Baronet[15].
  • A child of Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was Mary Grimston[16].
  • A child of Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was George Grimston[17].
  • A child of Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was Elizabeth Grimston[18].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet held citizenship in Kingdom of England[19].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's professions included judge[5].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's professions included politician[6].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[21].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[22].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[23].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament[24].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[25].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[26].
  • Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was a member of Short Parliament[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's place of birth was Bradfield Hall[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 27, 1603[3] and January 27, 1602[8]. His father was Sir Harbottle Grimston, 1st Baronet[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Coppinger[12].

Education

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was educated at Emmanuel College[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[20]; Member of the April 1640 Parliament[21]; Member of the 1640-42 Parliament[22]; Member of the Second Protectorate Parliament[23], a position[28], founded in 1656[29]; Member of the April 1660 Parliament[24]; and Member of the 1661-79 Parliament[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Croke[13], 1612–1649[30] and Anne Bacon[14]. Children include Sir Samuel Grimston, 3rd Baronet[15], a politician[31], 1643–1700[32], of Kingdom of England[33]; Mary Grimston[16], 1630–1719[34]; George Grimston[17], 1635–1655[35]; and Elizabeth Grimston[18]. Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was affiliated with the Roundhead[36].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 2, 1685[4] and January 2, 1684[9]. The cause of death was stroke[37]. Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet is buried at St Michael's Church, St Albans[10].

Why It Matters

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was born in Bradfield Hall[2].

Who were Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's parents?

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's father was Sir Harbottle Grimston, 1st Baronet[11]. Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's mother was Elizabeth Coppinger[12].

Who was Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet married to?

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet's spouses include Mary Croke[13] and Anne Bacon[14].

What did Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet do for work?

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet worked as judge[5] and politician[6].

Where did Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet go to school?

Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was educated at Emmanuel College[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [36] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [37] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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