Sir George St Paul, 1st Baronet
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Sir George St Paul, 1st Baronet (1562 – 18 October 1613) was an English politician. He was born the son of Thomas St Paul (or Thomas St Poll) of Snarford,
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and educated at
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. He entered Lincoln's Inn in 1580. He married Frances, the daughter of Sir Christopher Wray, although they had no children. He was appointed
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in 1588 and elected as
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(MP) for
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in 1589 and 1593. He was the Member of Parliament for
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in 1604–1611. He was knighted in 1608, and was created a baronet in 1611. He built Snarford Hall in Snarford, Lincolnshire. When he died in 1613 his estate devolved upon his sister, Faith, Lady Tyrwhitt.


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History of Parliament-ST POLL, George (1562-1613) of Melwood and Snarford, Lincs
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