He was educated in Geneva in 1677 and matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford, in 1681, but did not take a degree.

He travelled on the continent in 1684–1687, returning on his brother's death.

He had four daughters including: He died in 1700, at an early age from "an inward feavour".

He died without male issue, so his peerages became extinct, but the baronetcy was inherited by a cousin.

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