Anthony Buller (Callington MP) facts for kids
Anthony Buller (1613–1679) was an English soldier and politician. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for England. He also fought in the English Civil War for the side that supported Parliament.
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Early Life and Family
Anthony Buller was born in 1613. His family was from a place called Shillingham in Cornwall, England. His father was Sir Richard Buller. The Buller family had lived in Shillingham since around 1555.
A Soldier in the Civil War
During the English Civil War, Anthony Buller was a captain in the Parliamentary army. This army was also known as the Roundheads. He became a major in 1646. He was known for being a brave soldier.
After the war, he became the governor of the Scilly Isles in 1647. These are islands off the coast of Cornwall. He was captured in 1648 during a Royalist revolt. Even as a prisoner, he was treated well because he was seen as a "gallant soldier."
Later, he joined an important trip called the Western Design. This was an expedition to the West Indies during the Anglo-Spanish War (1654–1660). He was a colonel in the army from 1654 to 1655.
Becoming a Politician
In 1659, Anthony Buller was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Callington. This was for a special Parliament called the Third Protectorate Parliament.
The next year, in 1660, he was elected as an MP again. This time, he represented Saltash in the Convention Parliament.
He continued his military service too. From 1660 to 1661, he was a captain in the Duke of York's Horse Guards. He tried to become an MP for Bossiney in 1661 but was not successful.
Later Life and Legacy
Anthony Buller became the deputy governor of the Scilly Isles again from 1666 to 1667. He also served in the admiralty regiment, which was part of the navy, until he died.
During the Second Anglo-Dutch War, he helped defend the Scilly Isles. He gathered 300 men for this important task. He was given a new ship called HMS Portsmouth.
Anthony Buller passed away before August 1679. He had a son and four daughters. His son inherited his family's properties. Anthony's brothers, Francis Buller and George Buller, also became Members of Parliament for Saltash.
