Sir Richard Wynn, 4th Baronet
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Sir Richard Wynn, 4th Baronet (1625–1674) succeeded his father Sir Owen Wynn, 3rd Baronet at Gwydir
in 1660.
He was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire
for 1657, Member of the Parliament of England
for Caernarvonshire, 1647–53 and 1661–75, and was associated with the municipal government of Denbigh
. In 1659 he appears to have been implicated in the royalist
insurrection arranged by Sir George Booth and Sir Thomas Myddelton
(whose daughter, Sarah, he had married in 1654) and was for a while imprisoned at Caernarvon
.
On his death in 1674 his estate passed to his daughter Mary (1661–89), who married, in 1678, Robert Bertie, who was then Lord Willoughby de Eresby
, but later Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven, in whose family Gwydyr remained until 1895. The baronetcy passed to John Wynn of Watstay
(1628-1719), only son of Henry Wynn, tenth son of the first baronet; the 5th baronet was the last of the line.
Gwydir Castle
Gwydir Castle is situated in the Conwy valley, North Wales, a mile to the west of the ancient market town of Llanrwst and to the south of the large village of Trefriw...
in 1660.
He was High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire
High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Caernarvonshire.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred...
for 1657, Member of the Parliament of England
Parliament of England
The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England. In 1066, William of Normandy introduced a feudal system, by which he sought the advice of a council of tenants-in-chief and ecclesiastics before making laws...
for Caernarvonshire, 1647–53 and 1661–75, and was associated with the municipal government of Denbigh
Denbigh
Denbigh is a market town and community in Denbighshire, Wales. Before 1888, it was the county town of Denbighshire. Denbigh lies 8 miles to the north west of Ruthin and to the south of St Asaph. It is about 13 miles from the seaside resort of Rhyl. The town grew around the glove-making industry...
. In 1659 he appears to have been implicated in the royalist
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...
insurrection arranged by Sir George Booth and Sir Thomas Myddelton
Thomas Myddelton (younger)
Sir Thomas Myddelton of Chirk Castle was a Welsh politician and Parliamentary general.-Early life:He was the son of Sir Thomas Myddelton. He matriculated from Queen's College, Oxford, on 22 February 1605, and became a student of Gray's Inn in 1607. he was knighted on 10 February 1617, and was M.P...
(whose daughter, Sarah, he had married in 1654) and was for a while imprisoned at Caernarvon
Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a Royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales, with a population of 9,611. It lies along the A487 road, on the east banks of the Menai Straits, opposite the Isle of Anglesey. The city of Bangor is to the northeast, while Snowdonia fringes Caernarfon to the east and southeast...
.
On his death in 1674 his estate passed to his daughter Mary (1661–89), who married, in 1678, Robert Bertie, who was then Lord Willoughby de Eresby
Robert Bertie, 1st Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven
Robert Bertie, 1st Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven, 1st Marquess of Lindsey, PC was a British statesman and nobleman.Bertie was born to Robert Bertie, 3rd Earl of Lindsey and Elizabeth Wharton...
, but later Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven, in whose family Gwydyr remained until 1895. The baronetcy passed to John Wynn of Watstay
Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet
Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet succeeded his cousin Sir Richard Wynn, 4th Baronet as a baronet in 1674 but did not inherit the lands of the Gwydyr Estate which passed to his predecessor's daughter Mary.-Inheritance:...
(1628-1719), only son of Henry Wynn, tenth son of the first baronet; the 5th baronet was the last of the line.