‘Sir Coplestone Bamfylde, 2nd Bt. succeeded to the title of 2nd Baronet Bamfylde, of Poltimore, co. Devon [E., 1641] in April 1650.1 He matriculated in Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 20 March 1650/51.1
He was an active Royalist, and presented to General Monk a 'petition of right' from Devon, for which he was imprisoned.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Tiverton in 1659.1 He held the office of Sheriff of Devon from 1660 to 1661.1 He gained the rank of Colonel in the service of the Devon Militia.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Devon between 1671 and 1679.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Devon between 1685 and 1687.1 ‘309