Background
Richard Baker was the eldest son of Sir John Baker, Chancellor of the Exchequer. He succeeded his father in 1558, and was knighted on 31 August 1573.
Richard Baker was the eldest son of Sir John Baker, Chancellor of the Exchequer. He succeeded his father in 1558, and was knighted on 31 August 1573.
Baker studied law at the Inner Temple.
He was elected a Member (Member of Parliament) of the Parliament of England for Horsham in April 1554, Lancaster in November 1554, New Romney in 1555 and New Shoreham in 1558. He was a Justice of the Peace for Kent from 1558 and appointed High Sheriff of Kent for 1562-1563 and 1582-1583.
