Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet, of Redgrave

Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet (ca. 1540 – 22 November 1624), of Redgrave, Suffolk, English Member of Parliament. In 1611 he was the first man to be created a baronet. Bacon would serve on many commissions. The Privy Council constantly called upon him to conduct inquiries. Bacon was a leader of puritanism in Suffolk. The power and prestige of the puritan ministries in many areas of the country owed their power to Bacon. Sir Nicholas Bacon was considered a good Christian by his contemporaries. Especially his chaplain, Robert Allen. Robert Allen stated that Sir Bacon's wife was dedicated to "God's holy religion and worship by every good and Christian means in the sight of men." Allen would even dedicate his Doctrine of the Gospel to Sir Nicholas and other members of the family.

Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet, of Redgrave

Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet (ca. 1540 – 22 November 1624), of Redgrave, Suffolk, English Member of Parliament. In 1611 he was the first man to be created a baronet. Bacon would serve on many commissions. The Privy Council constantly called upon him to conduct inquiries. Bacon was a leader of puritanism in Suffolk. The power and prestige of the puritan ministries in many areas of the country owed their power to Bacon. Sir Nicholas Bacon was considered a good Christian by his contemporaries. Especially his chaplain, Robert Allen. Robert Allen stated that Sir Bacon's wife was dedicated to "God's holy religion and worship by every good and Christian means in the sight of men." Allen would even dedicate his Doctrine of the Gospel to Sir Nicholas and other members of the family.