Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet
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Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet (c.
1614 – 1658) was the second of the Kemeys Baronets
, a Welsh
family of landowners
in the county of Monmouthshire
, Wales
.
His father, Sir Nicholas Kemeys, 1st Baronet
was MP for Monmouth
in 1628, High Sheriff of Monmouthshire
in 1621 and High Sheriff of Glamorgan
in 1638, before being created the first baronet
in 1642 by Charles I
. Sir Nicholas died on 25 May 1648, during the English Civil War
, defending Chepstow Castle
against the Parliamentarian
forces.
Sir Charles, who had been educated at Jesus College, Oxford
and at Gray's Inn
, was knighted in 1643 and succeeded his father to the baronetcy. He was appointed High Sheriff of Glamorgan
in 1644. He also took part in the English Civil War on the king's side
, attacking Cardiff
in 1646 and defending Pembroke Castle
afterwards. When the castle surrendered, he was fined £3,500 (equivalent to £269,753 in 2007 http://www.measuringworth.com/index.html) and exiled for two years.
Sir Charles died in 1658. He was succeeded by his son, Sir Charles Kemeys, 3rd Baronet
.
Circa
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1614 – 1658) was the second of the Kemeys Baronets
Kemeys Baronets
The Kemeys Baronetcy, of Kevanmabley in the County of Glamorgan, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 13 May 1642 for the Welsh landowner and politician Nicholas Kemeys. His son, the second Baronet, was knighted before succeeding in the title and fought in the Civil War...
, a Welsh
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
family of landowners
Cefn Mably
The district of Cefn Mably makes up part of St Mellons, a small suburb on the east side of Cardiff.-External links:* information on the Kemeys-Tynte family...
in the county of Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire (historic)
Monmouthshire , also known as the County of Monmouth , is one of thirteen ancient counties of Wales and a former administrative county....
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
.
His father, Sir Nicholas Kemeys, 1st Baronet
Sir Nicholas Kemeys, 1st Baronet
Sir Nicholas Kemeys, 1st Baronet was a Welsh landowner and soldier during the English Civil War in South Wales and played a key part in events in the region during that conflict.- Lineage :...
was MP for Monmouth
Monmouth Boroughs (UK Parliament constituency)
Monmouth Boroughs was a parliamentary constituency consisting of several towns in Monmouthshire...
in 1628, High Sheriff of Monmouthshire
High Sheriff of Monmouthshire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Monmouthshire, which was created in 1536 but not fully settled until 1540. The shrievalty was finally abolished in 1974 when the county and shrievalty of Gwent was created.-List of Sheriffs:Served under Henry VIII:...
in 1621 and High Sheriff of Glamorgan
High Sheriff of Glamorgan
This page is a list of High Sheriffs of Glamorgan. Sheriffs of Glamorgan served under and were answerable to the independent Lords of Glamorgan until that lordship was merged into the crown. This is in contrast to sheriffs of the English shires who were from the earliest times officers of the crown...
in 1638, before being created the first baronet
Baronet
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in 1642 by Charles I
Charles I of England
Charles I was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England, attempting to obtain royal revenue whilst Parliament sought to curb his Royal prerogative which Charles...
. Sir Nicholas died on 25 May 1648, during the English Civil War
English Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists...
, defending Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle , located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire in Wales, on top of cliffs overlooking the River Wye, is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain...
against the Parliamentarian
Roundhead
"Roundhead" was the nickname given to the supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War. Also known as Parliamentarians, they fought against King Charles I and his supporters, the Cavaliers , who claimed absolute power and the divine right of kings...
forces.
Sir Charles, who had been educated at Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College, Oxford
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and at Gray's Inn
Gray's Inn
The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, commonly known as Gray's Inn, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
, was knighted in 1643 and succeeded his father to the baronetcy. He was appointed High Sheriff of Glamorgan
High Sheriff of Glamorgan
This page is a list of High Sheriffs of Glamorgan. Sheriffs of Glamorgan served under and were answerable to the independent Lords of Glamorgan until that lordship was merged into the crown. This is in contrast to sheriffs of the English shires who were from the earliest times officers of the crown...
in 1644. He also took part in the English Civil War on the king's side
Cavalier
Cavalier was the name used by Parliamentarians for a Royalist supporter of King Charles I and son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration...
, attacking Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
in 1646 and defending Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle is a medieval castle in Pembroke, West Wales. Standing beside the River Cleddau, it underwent major restoration work in the early 20th century. The castle was the original seat of the Earldom of Pembroke....
afterwards. When the castle surrendered, he was fined £3,500 (equivalent to £269,753 in 2007 http://www.measuringworth.com/index.html) and exiled for two years.
Sir Charles died in 1658. He was succeeded by his son, Sir Charles Kemeys, 3rd Baronet
Sir Charles Kemeys, 3rd Baronet
Sir Charles Kemeys, 3rd Baronet was a Welsh landowner in the late 17th century and early 18th century in south Wales and MP for both Monmouthshire and Monmouth Boroughs.He was a student at Wadham College, Oxford...
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