Sir Christopher Guise, 1st Baronet (died 1670), of Elmore Court in Gloucestershire, England, was a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1654.

Origins

Guise was the son of William Guise of Elmore by his wife Cecilia Dennis, a daughter of John Dennis of Pucklechurch[1] in Gloucestershire.

Career

In 1654 Guise was elected a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the First Protectorate Parliament.[2] He was created a baronet "of Elmore" on 10 July 1661.

Marriages and children

Guise married firstly Elizabeth Washington, daughter of Sir Lawrence Washington of Garsden, Wiltshire. He married secondly Rachel Corsellis of a noble Italian family. He was succeeded by his son Sir John Guise, 2nd Baronet.[3]

References

  1. ^ W R Williams Parliamentary History of the County of Gloucester
  2. ^ pp. 229–239.
  3. ^ John Burke, John Bernard Burke A genealogical and heraldic history of the extinct and dormant baronetcies