Sir Thomas Allen, 1st Baronet
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Sir Thomas Allen, 1st Baronet (c. 1633 – 15 December 1690) also spelt Aleyn or Alleyn, was an English
politician and grocer.
He was the son of William Aleyn and his wife Elizabeth Compton, daughter of William Compton. Allen was alderman
of Cheap Ward from 1652 until 1660 and subsequently of Aldgate Ward until 1679. He then represented Bridge Without until 1683 and again from 1689 until his death a year later. Allen was appointed Sheriff of London in 1654 and Lord Mayor of London
in 1659. He is remembered as the Lord Mayor who welcomed King Charles II of England into the City of London
on 29 May 1660 after his exile, regarded by many as the pivotal episode in the Restoration
of the monarchy. Allen was knighted on the king's visit and two weeks later, on 14 June, he was created a Baronet, of London, in the County of Middlesex. In 1673, he was admitted to Gray's Inn
and in 1676, he became Master of the Worshipful Company of Grocers
.
Around 1684, he married Elizabeth Birch, and had by her a son. Allen died in 1690 and was buried in Totteridge
. He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son Thomas (1648–1730), who married Elizabeth Angell but had no children. On his death the baronetcy became extinct.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
politician and grocer.
He was the son of William Aleyn and his wife Elizabeth Compton, daughter of William Compton. Allen was alderman
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
of Cheap Ward from 1652 until 1660 and subsequently of Aldgate Ward until 1679. He then represented Bridge Without until 1683 and again from 1689 until his death a year later. Allen was appointed Sheriff of London in 1654 and Lord Mayor of London
Lord Mayor of London
The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the legal title for the Mayor of the City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of London, while the Mayor of London is the Mayor of Greater London and...
in 1659. He is remembered as the Lord Mayor who welcomed King Charles II of England into the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
on 29 May 1660 after his exile, regarded by many as the pivotal episode in the Restoration
English Restoration
The Restoration of the English monarchy began in 1660 when the English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the Interregnum that followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms...
of the monarchy. Allen was knighted on the king's visit and two weeks later, on 14 June, he was created a Baronet, of London, in the County of Middlesex. In 1673, he 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...
and in 1676, he became Master of the Worshipful Company of Grocers
Worshipful Company of Grocers
The Worshipful Company of Grocers is one of the 108 Livery Companies of the City of London. It is ranked second in the order of precedence of the Companies and, having been established in 1345, is one of the original Great Twelve City Livery Companies....
.
Around 1684, he married Elizabeth Birch, and had by her a son. Allen died in 1690 and was buried in Totteridge
Totteridge
Totteridge is an area of the London Borough of Barnet in north London, England. It is a mixture of suburban development and open land situated 8.20 miles north north-west of Charing Cross....
. He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son Thomas (1648–1730), who married Elizabeth Angell but had no children. On his death the baronetcy became extinct.