SettingsHigh Sheriffs of Cornwall
Anthony Nicholl
Anthony Nicholl was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1640 and 1656.
Anthony Nicholl was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1640 and 1656.
Arthur Vivian
Sir Arthur Pendarves Vivian KCB was a British industrialist, mine-owner and Liberal politician, who worked in south Wales and Cornwall, and sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1885.
Sir Arthur Pendarves Vivian KCB was a British industrialist, mine-owner and Liberal politician, who worked in south Wales and Cornwall, and sat in the House of Commons from 1868 to 1885.
Charles Trevanion
Charles Trevanion was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons of England in 1625.
Charles Trevanion was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons of England in 1625.
David Treffry
David Treffry, OBE, (7 October 1926 - 3 April 2000) was a Cornish colonial servant, international financier and High Sheriff of Cornwall.
David Treffry, OBE, (7 October 1926 - 3 April 2000) was a Cornish colonial servant, international financier and High Sheriff of Cornwall.
Edmund John Glynn
Edmund John Glynn was a soldier, landowner, politician, banker and High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1799.
Edmund John Glynn was a soldier, landowner, politician, banker and High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1799.
Edmund, 2nd Earl of Cornwall
Edmund of Cornwall of Almain (26 December 1249 – 1300) was the 2nd Earl of Cornwall of the 7th creation.
Edmund of Cornwall of Almain (26 December 1249 – 1300) was the 2nd Earl of Cornwall of the 7th creation.
Edward Bolitho
Colonel Edward Thomas Bolitho, OBE (born 30 December 1955), elder son of Major Simon Bolitho MC, served as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall from 2008 until his appointment in September 2011 as Lo...
Colonel Edward Thomas Bolitho, OBE (born 30 December 1955), elder son of Major Simon Bolitho MC, served as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall from 2008 until his appointment in September 2011 as Lo...
Edward Brydges Willyams
Edward William Brydges Willyams (1834–1916) was a Liberal MP, successively for three Cornish constituencies.
Edward William Brydges Willyams (1834–1916) was a Liberal MP, successively for three Cornish constituencies.
Edward Herle
Edward Herle (c. 1617 – 20 April 1695) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1640 and 1689.
Edward Herle (c. 1617 – 20 April 1695) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1640 and 1689.
Edward Hoblyn Warren Bolitho
Sir Edward Hoblyn Warren Bolitho was a Cornish landowner and politician.
Sir Edward Hoblyn Warren Bolitho was a Cornish landowner and politician.
Edward, the Black Prince
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Prince of Aquitaine, KG was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and his wife Philippa of Hainault as well as father to King Richa...
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Prince of Aquitaine, KG was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and his wife Philippa of Hainault as well as father to King Richa...
Francis Bassett
Sir Francis Bassett (died 1645), sheriff and vice-admiral of Cornwall, was recorder and M.P. of St. Ives, and presented to that borough.
Sir Francis Bassett (died 1645), sheriff and vice-admiral of Cornwall, was recorder and M.P. of St. Ives, and presented to that borough.
Francis Godolphin (1540-1608)
Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608) was an English Member of Parliament.
Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608) was an English Member of Parliament.
Francis Godolphin (1540–1608)
Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608) was an English Member of Parliament.
Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608) was an English Member of Parliament.
Francis Godolphin (1605-1667)
Sir Francis Godolphin, K.B. (25 December 1605 – 22 March 1667), of Godolphin in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Sir Francis Godolphin, K.B. (25 December 1605 – 22 March 1667), of Godolphin in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Francis Godolphin (1605–1667)
Sir Francis Godolphin, K.B. (25 December 1605 – 22 March 1667), of Godolphin in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Sir Francis Godolphin, K.B. (25 December 1605 – 22 March 1667), of Godolphin in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Francis Gregor (MP)
Francis Gregor (1 June 1760 – 12 July 1815) was MP for the County of Cornwall from 1790 to 1806.
Francis Gregor (1 June 1760 – 12 July 1815) was MP for the County of Cornwall from 1790 to 1806.
Francis Vyvyan
Sir Francis Vyvyan (1575 – 11 June 1635), of Trelowarren in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament (MP); his surname is sometimes spelt Vivian.
Sir Francis Vyvyan (1575 – 11 June 1635), of Trelowarren in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament (MP); his surname is sometimes spelt Vivian.
Hannibal Vyvyan
Hannibal Vyvyan (1545 – 4 February 1610), of Trelowarren in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament (MP); his surname is sometimes spelt Vivian.
Hannibal Vyvyan (1545 – 4 February 1610), of Trelowarren in Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament (MP); his surname is sometimes spelt Vivian.
Henry Fortescue (Lord Chief Justice)
Sir Henry Fortescue (fl. 1426), was lord chief justice of the common pleas in Ireland.
Sir Henry Fortescue (fl. 1426), was lord chief justice of the common pleas in Ireland.
Henry V of England
Henry V (16 September 1386 – 31 August 1422) was King of England from 1413 until his death at the age of 35 in 1422.
Henry V (16 September 1386 – 31 August 1422) was King of England from 1413 until his death at the age of 35 in 1422.
High Sheriff of Cornwall
High Sheriffs of Cornwall: a chronological list: Note: The right to choose High Sheriffs each year is vested in the Duchy of Cornwall, rather than the Privy Council, chaired by the Sovereign...
High Sheriffs of Cornwall: a chronological list: Note: The right to choose High Sheriffs each year is vested in the Duchy of Cornwall, rather than the Privy Council, chaired by the Sovereign...
Isabella of France
Isabella of France, sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England.
Isabella of France, sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England.
James Praed (died 1687)
James Praed (died 1687) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1679.
James Praed (died 1687) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1679.
James Tyrrell
Sir James Tyrell (c. 1450 – May 6, 1502) was an English knight, a trusted servant of King Richard III of England.
Sir James Tyrell (c. 1450 – May 6, 1502) was an English knight, a trusted servant of King Richard III of England.
John Arundell (born 1576)
Sir John Arundell (1576 – ?1656), nicknamed "Jack for the King", was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1640.
Sir John Arundell (1576 – ?1656), nicknamed "Jack for the King", was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1640.
John Arundell (of Trerice, died 1580)
Sir John Arundell (died 15 September 1580), of Trerice in Cornwall, was an English landowner and Member of Parliament.
Sir John Arundell (died 15 September 1580), of Trerice in Cornwall, was an English landowner and Member of Parliament.
John Basset (writer)
John Basset (17 November 1791 – 4 July 1843) was a writer on Cornish mining.
John Basset (17 November 1791 – 4 July 1843) was a writer on Cornish mining.
John Bettesworth-Trevanion
John Trevanion Purnell Bettesworth-Trevanion, MP, OW (1780-8 March 1840) (born John Trevanion Purnell Bettesworth) was a Cornish politician.
John Trevanion Purnell Bettesworth-Trevanion, MP, OW (1780-8 March 1840) (born John Trevanion Purnell Bettesworth) was a Cornish politician.
John Buller (died 1716)
John Buller was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1656 and 1695.
John Buller was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1656 and 1695.
John Chamond
Sir John Chamond was an English politician.
Sir John Chamond was an English politician.
John Charles Williams
John Charles Williams (30 April 1861 – 29 Mar 1939) was an English Liberal Unionist politician and a noted gardener at Caerhays Castle, Cornwall, where he grew rhododendrons.
John Charles Williams (30 April 1861 – 29 Mar 1939) was an English Liberal Unionist politician and a noted gardener at Caerhays Castle, Cornwall, where he grew rhododendrons.
John Hearle Tremayne
John Hearle Tremayne (17 March 1780 – 27 August 1851) was a member of a landed family in the English county of Cornwall, and owner of the Heligan estate near Mevagissey.
John Hearle Tremayne (17 March 1780 – 27 August 1851) was a member of a landed family in the English county of Cornwall, and owner of the Heligan estate near Mevagissey.
John Rashleigh
John Rashleigh (1554 – 1624) was an English merchant and Member of Parliament.
John Rashleigh (1554 – 1624) was an English merchant and Member of Parliament.
John Samuel Enys
John Samuel Enys was a British mining engineer and scientist who wrote several important papers on the "duty" of steam engines and other types of power delivery, from water wheels to horses, and...
John Samuel Enys was a British mining engineer and scientist who wrote several important papers on the "duty" of steam engines and other types of power delivery, from water wheels to horses, and...
John Trelawny (died 1563)
John Trelawny (or Trelawney) (c.
John Trelawny (or Trelawney) (c.
John Trelawny (died 1568)
John Trelawny (or Trelawney) (died 14 October 1568), of Pool in Menheniot, Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
John Trelawny (or Trelawney) (died 14 October 1568), of Pool in Menheniot, Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
John Tremayne (1825-1901)
John Tremayne (1825 – 1901) was a member of a landed family in the English county of Cornwall, and owner of the Heligan estate near Mevagissey.
John Tremayne (1825 – 1901) was a member of a landed family in the English county of Cornwall, and owner of the Heligan estate near Mevagissey.
John Tremayne (1825–1901)
John Tremayne (1825 – 1901) was a member of a landed family in the English county of Cornwall, and owner of the Heligan estate near Mevagissey.
John Tremayne (1825 – 1901) was a member of a landed family in the English county of Cornwall, and owner of the Heligan estate near Mevagissey.
John Tremayne Babington
Air Marshal Sir John Tremayne Babington KCB, CBE, DSO, RAF (20 July 1891 – 20 March 1979) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.
Air Marshal Sir John Tremayne Babington KCB, CBE, DSO, RAF (20 July 1891 – 20 March 1979) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.
Jonathan Rashleigh
Jonathan Rashleigh (4 July 1591 – 1 May 1675), was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1675.
Jonathan Rashleigh (4 July 1591 – 1 May 1675), was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1675.
Jonathan Trelawny (1568-1604)
Sir Jonathan Trelawny (17 December 1568 – 21 June 1604), of Pool in Menheniot, Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Sir Jonathan Trelawny (17 December 1568 – 21 June 1604), of Pool in Menheniot, Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Jonathan Trelawny (1568–1604)
Sir Jonathan Trelawny (17 December 1568 – 21 June 1604), of Pool in Menheniot, Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Sir Jonathan Trelawny (17 December 1568 – 21 June 1604), of Pool in Menheniot, Cornwall, was an English Member of Parliament.
Joseph Treffry
Joseph Austen Treffry was an engineer, mining adventurer, and industrialist who became a significant landowner in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Joseph Austen Treffry was an engineer, mining adventurer, and industrialist who became a significant landowner in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Maurice Petherick
Maurice Petherick (October 5, 1894 - August 4, 1985) was a British Conservative Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Penryn & Falmouth from 1931 to 1945, and as Fina...
Maurice Petherick (October 5, 1894 - August 4, 1985) was a British Conservative Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Penryn & Falmouth from 1931 to 1945, and as Fina...
Peter Edgcumbe
Peter Edgcumbe was an English politician.
Peter Edgcumbe was an English politician.
Piers Edgecumbe
Piers Edgecumbe (c.1609 – 6 January 1667) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1640 and 1644 and between 1662 and 1667.
Piers Edgecumbe (c.1609 – 6 January 1667) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1640 and 1644 and between 1662 and 1667.
Richard Buller
Sir Richard Buller (1578-1642) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1621 and 1642.
Sir Richard Buller (1578-1642) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1621 and 1642.
Richard Carew (antiquary)
Richard Carew (17 July 1555, East Antony, Cornwall, England – 6 November 1620) was a Cornish translator and antiquary.
Richard Carew (17 July 1555, East Antony, Cornwall, England – 6 November 1620) was a Cornish translator and antiquary.
Richard Edgcumbe (1499-1562)
Sir Richard Edgcumbe (1499–1562) was an English courtier and politician.
Sir Richard Edgcumbe (1499–1562) was an English courtier and politician.
Richard Edgcumbe (politician)
Sir Richard Edgcumbe (13 Feb 1640 - 3 Apr 1688) was an English politician.
Sir Richard Edgcumbe (13 Feb 1640 - 3 Apr 1688) was an English politician.
Richard III of England
Richard III was King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485 during the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Richard III was King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485 during the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall
Richard of Cornwall was Count of Poitou, 1st Earl of Cornwall and German King.
Richard of Cornwall was Count of Poitou, 1st Earl of Cornwall and German King.
Robert Barclay Fox
Robert Barclay Fox (24 July 1873 – 22 April 1934) was a Falmouth businessman and Conservative Party politician in Cornwall.
Robert Barclay Fox (24 July 1873 – 22 April 1934) was a Falmouth businessman and Conservative Party politician in Cornwall.
Robert Harvey (businessman)
Sir Robert Harvey (1847–1930) was a prominent British saltpetre producer in Bolivia, Peru and Chile during the late 19th Century.
Sir Robert Harvey (1847–1930) was a prominent British saltpetre producer in Bolivia, Peru and Chile during the late 19th Century.
Robert Willoughby, 1st Baron Willoughby de Broke
Robert Willoughby, 1st Baron Willoughby de Broke, K.G., de jure 9th Baron Latimer, was at the Siege of Boulogne with King Henry VII, and was one of the chief commanders against the Cornish rebel...
Robert Willoughby, 1st Baron Willoughby de Broke, K.G., de jure 9th Baron Latimer, was at the Siege of Boulogne with King Henry VII, and was one of the chief commanders against the Cornish rebel...
Samuel Stephens (junior)
Samuel Stephens (c 1768 – 25 February 1834) was a politician in Cornwall.
Samuel Stephens (c 1768 – 25 February 1834) was a politician in Cornwall.
Samuel Thomas Spry
Samuel Thomas Spry (25 July 1804 – 29 Jun 1868 ) was an English Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1841.
Samuel Thomas Spry (25 July 1804 – 29 Jun 1868 ) was an English Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1841.
Sir Charles Hanson, 1st Baronet
Sir Charles Augustin Hanson, 1st Baronet of Fowey was an alderman of the City of London.
Sir Charles Augustin Hanson, 1st Baronet of Fowey was an alderman of the City of London.
Sir Christopher Hawkins, 1st Baronet
Sir Christopher Hawkins, 1st Baronet was a Cornish landowner, mine-owner, Tory Member of Parliament, and patron of steam power.
Sir Christopher Hawkins, 1st Baronet was a Cornish landowner, mine-owner, Tory Member of Parliament, and patron of steam power.
Sir John Bassett
Sir John Basset of Heanton Punchardon and Umberleigh in Devon and Tehidy in Cornwall, was a courtier in the reign of Henry VIII.
Sir John Basset of Heanton Punchardon and Umberleigh in Devon and Tehidy in Cornwall, was a courtier in the reign of Henry VIII.
Sir John Call, 1st Baronet
Sir John Call, 1st Baronet (30 June 1731 – 1 March 1801) was an English engineer and baronet.
Sir John Call, 1st Baronet (30 June 1731 – 1 March 1801) was an English engineer and baronet.
Sir John St Aubyn, 5th Baronet
Sir John St Aubyn, 5th Baronet (17 May 1758 - 10 August 1839), was a British Member of Parliament, High Sheriff of Cornwall and Grand Master of the Freemasons.
Sir John St Aubyn, 5th Baronet (17 May 1758 - 10 August 1839), was a British Member of Parliament, High Sheriff of Cornwall and Grand Master of the Freemasons.
Sir John Trelawny, 1st Baronet
Sir John Trelawny, 1st Baronet (24 April 1592 – 16 February 1664) was a Cornish baronet and soldier from Trelawne, Cornwall.
Sir John Trelawny, 1st Baronet (24 April 1592 – 16 February 1664) was a Cornish baronet and soldier from Trelawne, Cornwall.
Sir Richard Carew Pole, 13th Baronet
Sir John Richard Walter Reginald Carew Pole, 13th Baronet, OBE, DL, VMH is the present holder of the Pole baronetcy granted to his ancestor by King Charles I in 1628.
Sir John Richard Walter Reginald Carew Pole, 13th Baronet, OBE, DL, VMH is the present holder of the Pole baronetcy granted to his ancestor by King Charles I in 1628.
Sir Richard Vyvyan, 8th Baronet
Sir Richard Rawlinson Vyvyan, 8th Baronet was an English landowner and Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1825 and 1857.
Sir Richard Rawlinson Vyvyan, 8th Baronet was an English landowner and Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1825 and 1857.
Sir William Call, 2nd Baronet
Sir William Pratt Call, 2nd Baronet (28 September 1781 – 3 December 1851) is best known for holding the office of High Sheriff of Cornwall between 1807 and 1808, and for being a partner in a Lon...
Sir William Pratt Call, 2nd Baronet (28 September 1781 – 3 December 1851) is best known for holding the office of High Sheriff of Cornwall between 1807 and 1808, and for being a partner in a Lon...
Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet
Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet PC (23 May 1810 – 22 October 1855), was a British politician.
Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet PC (23 May 1810 – 22 October 1855), was a British politician.
Sir William Salusbury-Trelawny, 8th Baronet
Sir William Lewis Salusbury-Trelawny, 8th Baronet (4 July 1781-15 November 1856), was a British politician.
Sir William Lewis Salusbury-Trelawny, 8th Baronet (4 July 1781-15 November 1856), was a British politician.
Thomas St Aubyn
Thomas St Aubyn was an English politician.
Thomas St Aubyn was an English politician.
Thomas Tonkin
Thomas Tonkin was a Cornish historian.
Thomas Tonkin was a Cornish historian.
William Brewer (justice)
William Brewer was a prominent administrator and justice in England during the reigns of Richard I, King John, and Henry III. He was also notable as a founder of a number of religious institutions.
William Brewer was a prominent administrator and justice in England during the reigns of Richard I, King John, and Henry III. He was also notable as a founder of a number of religious institutions.
William Coryton
William Coryton (15801651) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1624 and 1641.
William Coryton (15801651) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1624 and 1641.
William Godolphin (Warden of the Stannaries)
Sir William Godolphin was a 16th century English Member of Parliament.
Sir William Godolphin was a 16th century English Member of Parliament.
William Mohun
Sir William Mohun was an English politician.
Sir William Mohun was an English politician.
William Pole-Carew
William Henry Pole-Carew (30 July 1811 – 20 January 1888) was a Cornish politician.
William Henry Pole-Carew (30 July 1811 – 20 January 1888) was a Cornish politician.