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- Sir William Herrick, the most illustrious member of this family "was a man of great abilities and address, remarkably handsome in person, and high in the confidence of Queen Elizabeth and James I, and by honorable services to both, acquired a large property." He was in business for himself, being "gooldsmyth at the Rose in Cheapside." He was not on the court banker, but also Teller of the Exchequer, and member of parliament, serving several terms. About 1595 he bought Beaumanor park, and retired to private life, devoting himself to the care of his estates. In 1605 he was knighted by King James "for making a hole in the great diamond the King did wear."
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