Sir John Bowyer, 2nd Baronet
Sir John Bowyer, 2nd Baronet (25 April 1653 – 18 July 1691)[1] was an English politician.
He was the oldest son of Sir John Bowyer, 1st Baronet, and Mary Milward, daughter of Robert Milward.[2] Bowyer was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) in 1669.[2] Three years ago, he had succeeded his father as baronet.[1] Bowyer was High Sheriff of Staffordshire between 1677 and 1678.[2] He sat then as Member of Parliament (MP) for Warwick from 1678 until 1679[3] and for Staffordshire from 1679 until 1685.[4]
On 10 July 1672, he married Hon. Jane Murray, daughter of Henry Murray and the Viscountess Bayning.[5] Bowyer was buried at Biddulph in Staffordshire,[2] and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his only son John.[1]
References
- "Leigh Rayment - Baronetage". Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- "The Peerage - Sir John Bowyer, 2nd Bt". Retrieved 29 January 2009.
- "Leigh Rayment - British House of Commons, Warwick". Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- "Leigh Rayment - British House of Commons, Staffordshire". Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- Courthope, William (1835). Synopsis of the Extinct Baronetage of England. London: G. Woodfall. p. 28.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Lord Digby Sir Francis Compton |
Member of Parliament for Warwick 1678–1679 With: Sir Francis Compton |
Succeeded by Sir John Clopton Sir Henry Puckering |
| Preceded by Sir Edward Littleton Randolph Egerton |
Member of Parliament for Staffordshire 1679–1685 With: Sir Walter Bagot |
Succeeded by Sir Walter Bagot Edward Littleton |
| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by John Bowyer |
Baronet (of Knipersley) 1666–1691 |
Succeeded by John Bowyer |