Giles Brydges, 3rd Baron Chandos of Sudeley was an English courtier in the reign of Elizabeth I.
Background
He was born at Sudeley Manor, Gloucestershire, the son of Edmund Brydges, 2nd Baron Chandos and his wife Honorary He succeeded his father as 3rd Baron Chandos of Sudeley on 11 March 1573, and held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire in 1586.
Career
Dorothy Bray. He entertained Queen Elizabeth at Sudeley Castle in 1592. They had four children of whom only two daughters survived:
Honorary Elizabeth Brydges (c 1578–1617), Maid of Honour to Elizabeth I, married Sir John Kennedy.
She died without issue.
Honorary Catherine Brydges (c 1580–1656/7), married Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford and had issue. John Brydges, died young.
Charles Brydges, died young.
Membership
Brydges was Member of Parliament for Cricklade in 1571 and for Gloucestershire from 1572 to 1573.