Family and Education
b. c. 1554, 2nd s. of Thomas Hobart of Plumstead, Norf. by Audrey, da. of William Hare of Beeston, Norf. educ. Peterhouse, Camb. 1570; Furnival’s Inn; L. Inn 1575, called 1584. m. 1590, Dorothy, da. of Robert Bell of Beaupré Hall, Norf., 12s. 4da. Kntd. 1603; cr. Bt. 1611.
Offices Held
Of counsel to Great Yarmouth 1586, under-steward from c. 1590; gov. L. Inn 1591, bencher 1596, Lent reader 1601, 1603, 1608, 1610, double reader 1602; freeman, Norwich 1592, steward 1595; j.p.q. Norf. from c. 1593; serjeant-at-law 1603; attorney of ct. of wards 1605; attorney-gen. 1606 – 13; chancellor to Henry, Prince of Wales 1612; receiver, duchy of Lancaster lands in Cambs., Norf. and Suff. 1613; bailiff, duchy of Lancaster lands in Norf. and Suff. by 1625; c.j. common pleas 1612; chancellor to Charles, Prince of Wales 1617; justice of assize Derbys., Lincs., Northants., Notts. and Warws. 1620.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Highgate, Mdx.; Intwood; Blickling, Norf.
Volume
Commons 1558-1603
Web Title
HOBART, Henry (c.1554-1625)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Addresses
Religion
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