Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet, of Gillingham
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Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet (1623-1666) was an English lawyer, and one of the Bacon Baronets
. On 18 June 1639, Bacon was admitted to Gray's Inn
. On 7 February 1662, he was created 1st Baronet Bacon, of Gillingham
in Norfolk
, England.
Bacon Baronets
There have been three Baronetcies created for members of the Bacon family, all in the Baronetage of England. As of 2008, one creation is extinct and two of the creations are extant. The extant titles have been merged since 1755...
. On 18 June 1639, Bacon was admitted to Gray's Inn
Gray's Inn
The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, commonly known as Gray's Inn, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
. On 7 February 1662, he was created 1st Baronet Bacon, of Gillingham
Gillingham, Norfolk
Gillingham is a small village located just off the A146 in South Norfolk, about 1 mile north of the market town of Beccles. The full name of the parish is Gillingham All Saints and St Mary...
in Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
, England.