Hugh Myddelton
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Sir Hugh Myddelton (or Middleton), 1st Baronet (1560 – 10 December 1631)[lower-alpha 1] was a Welsh clothmaker, entrepreneur, mine-owner, goldsmith, banker and self-taught engineer. The spelling of his name is inconsistently reproduced, but Myddelton appears to be the earliest, and most consistently used in place names associated with him.
Quick Facts Sir Hugh Myddelton, Bt, Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs ...
Sir Hugh Myddelton, Bt | |
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Member of Parliament for Denbigh Boroughs | |
In office 1604–1629 | |
Preceded by | John Panton |
Succeeded by | Parliament suspended until 1640 |
Personal details | |
Born | 1560 Denbighshire, Wales |
Died | 10 December 1631(1631-12-10) (aged 71) London, England |
Spouses | Anne Collins Edwards
(m. 1585; died 1597)Elizabeth Olmstead (m. 1598) |
Relations | Thomas Myddelton (brother) Robert Myddelton (brother) |
Children | 16 |
Parent(s) | Richard Myddelton Jane Dryhurst |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | New River |
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