Adrian Stoughton facts for kids
Adrian Stoughton (1556–1614) was an English politician who lived a long time ago. He was from a place called Stoughton in Surrey, and also lived near Chichester in Sussex.
Adrian Stoughton was the son of Thomas Stoughton, who was also a Member of Parliament (MP). His brother, Laurence Stoughton, was an MP too. Adrian studied law at a famous school called the Inner Temple. In 1587, he officially became a lawyer. From 1600, he served as the Recorder of Chichester. This meant he was a main legal officer and judge for the city.
What is a Member of Parliament?
A Member of Parliament, or MP, is someone chosen to represent a group of people in the country's government. In Adrian Stoughton's time, the government was called the Parliament of England. MPs would meet to discuss laws and important issues for the country.
Adrian Stoughton's Time as an MP
Adrian Stoughton was elected as an MP several times. He represented different areas:
- In 1593, he was an MP for Haslemere.
- He then represented Chichester in 1597, 1601, 1604, and 1614.
This shows he was an important figure in politics during his lifetime.
Adrian Stoughton's Family Life
Around 1583, Adrian Stoughton married Mary Jordyn. She was the daughter of William Jordyn from Wiltshire. Adrian and Mary had a large family together. They had 16 children in total, including two sons and six daughters.
