Sir Jeremy Whichcote, 1st Baronet (c. 1614–1677), was an English barrister and Solicitor-General to the

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. He was the owner of the manor of Totteridge in north London.

Early life and education

Jeremy Whichcote was born around 1614. He was a barrister-at-law and Solicitor-General to the

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,Hendon School.
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and

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and the uncle of

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. Whichcote bought the post of Warden of

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and, during

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, was able to shelter the king's friends and agents in this way. He was created a baronet on 2 April 1660 to reward him for his services to the exiled King Charles II.)

Hendon and Totteridge

Whichcote was resident at Hendon House, in the grounds of which

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now stands, until his death in 1677. He was the owner of the manor of Totteridge in north London.

Death

Whichcote died in July 1677 and is buried at St Mary's Church, Hendon. His son

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became the second baronet.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Whichcote, Jeremy 1610s births 1677 deaths Baronets in the Baronetage of England Lords of the Manor of Totteridge English barristers