Sir Henry Belasyse, 1st Baronet

Sir Henry Belasyse, 1st Baronet (1555–1624) was an English politician.

Monument to Sir Henry Belasyse, 1st Baronet, York Minster
Arms of Belasyse: Argent, a chevron gules between three fleurs-de-lys azure

Origins

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He was the son of Sir William Bellasis (d.1604) of Newburgh Priory in Yorkshire.

Career

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He was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge. He succeeded his father in 1604 and was created a baronet "of Newborough" in 1611.

He was a Justice of the Peace for the North Riding of Yorkshire c. 1586–7, c. 1594–6 and from 1601 to his death in 1624 and was also a member of the Council of the North from 1603 till death. He was appointed Sheriff of Yorkshire for 1603–04.

He was elected as a Member of Parliament for Thirsk in 1586, 1589 and 1593. After sitting for Aldborough from 1597 to 1601 he was again elected for Thirsk in 1601.

Marriage and children

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He married Ursula Fairfax, a daughter of Sir Thomas Fairfax of Denton, Yorkshire, by whom he had one son and at least one daughter:

Death and burial

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He died in 1624 and was buried at St Saviour's Church, York. His mural monument survives in York Minster.

References

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  • "BELLASIS, Henry (1555-1624), of Newborough, Yorks". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
Parliament of England
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Thirsk
1586–1593
With: Sir John Dawney
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Aldborough
1597–1598
With: Richard Gargrave
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Thirsk
1601–1593
With: John Mallory
Succeeded by
Baronetage of England
New creation Baronet
(of Newborough)
1611–1624
Succeeded by