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Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet

1614 – 1658

English Baronet

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About Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet

Lived 1614 – 1658 (aged 43–44). Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet was an English.

Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet (–1658) was the second of the Kemeys Baronets, a Welsh family of landowners in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales.

His father, Sir Nicholas Kemeys, 1st Baronet was MP for Monmouth in 1628, High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1621 and High Sheriff of Glamorgan in 1638, before being created the first baronet in 1642 by Charles I. Sir Nicholas died on 25 May 1648, during the English Civil War, defending Chepstow Castle against the Parliamentarian forces.

Sir Charles, who had been educated at Jesus College, Oxford and at Gray's Inn, was knighted in 1643 and succeeded his father to the baronetcy. He was appointed High Sheriff of Glamorgan in 1644. He also took part in the English Civil War on the king's side, attacking Cardiff in 1646 and defending Pembroke Castle afterwards. When the castle surrendered, he was fined £3,500 (equivalent to £269,753 in 2007 ) and exiled for two years.

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Born
1614
Birth century
Died
1658
Nationality
Education
Jesus College
Also known as
Charles Kemeys

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet?

English Baronet

When was Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet was born in 1614.

When did Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet died in 1658.

What nationality was Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet?

Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet was English.

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· Wikipedia: Sir Charles Kemeys, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7526231

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