Sir Henry Goring, 2nd Baronet (1 May 1622 – 3 April 1702) was an English barrister and politician.

Early life

Goring was the son of Henry Goring and Mary, daughter of Sir Thomas Eversfield,

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Career

He succeeded as second Baronet of Highden on 25 February 1658, according to a special remainder in the

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. Goring sat as Member of Parliament for

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from 1660 to 1661 and for

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in 1660 and again from 1661 to 1679.

Personal life

Goring married Frances, daughter of Sir Edward Bishopp, 2nd Baronet, in 1642. She died in December 1694. Goring died on 3 April 1702, aged 79, and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his grandson, Charles.

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