Colonel Sidney Godolphin | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Monument_Col_SydneyGodolphin_StNicholas%27sChurch_ThamesDitton.jpg) Monument to Sidney Godolphin, Church of St Nicholas, Thames Ditton, erected by his youngest daughter Ellen | |
| Member of Parliament for St Germans | |
| In office August 1727 – September 1732 † | |
| Member of Parliament for St Mawes | |
| In office April 1722 – July 1727 | |
| Auditor of the Exchequer | |
| In office June 1702 – September 1732 | |
| Governor of Scilly | |
| In office April 1700 – September 1732 | |
| Member of Parliament for Helston | |
| In office August 1698 to September 1713 – September 1715 to February 1722 | |
| Member of Parliament for Penryn | |
| In office April 1690 – November 1695 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 January 1652 (baptised) London, England |
| Died | 30 September 1732 (aged 80) Thames Ditton, England |
| Resting place | Church of St Nicholas, Thames Ditton |
| Spouse | Susanna Tanat (married 1673-1723) |
| Relations | Earl of Godolphin (cousin) |
| Children | Margaret, Tanat, Mary, Penelope, Elizabeth, Ellen |
| Parent(s) | John Godolphin (1617–1678); Mary Tregose |
| Alma mater | Inner Temple |
| Occupation | Soldier and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  England |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Granville's Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Glorious Revolution Nine Years War Siege of Namur |
Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Godolphin (1652–1732) was an English soldier, politician and Member of Parliament for various seats between 1685 and 1732, becoming Father of the House in 1730. He also reached the rank of lieutenant colonel and was Governor of Scilly from 1700 until his death in September 1732.