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Anthony Rous
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| Member of the English Parliament for Helston |
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| In office May 1660 – 27 June 1660 |
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| Succeeded by | Thomas Robinson |
| Member of the English Parliament for Cornwall |
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| In office 17 September 1656 – 4 February 1658 |
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| Member of the English Parliament for Cornwall |
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| In office 3 September 1654 – 22 January 1655 |
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| Member of the English Parliament for Cornwall |
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| In office 4 July 1653 – 12 December 1653 |
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| Born | 1605 |
| Died | 1 May 1677 |
| Spouse | Mary Bradshaw |
| Children | Francis Rous |
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Anthony Rous (1605 – 1 May 1677) was an important English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the English government, at different times between 1653 and 1660. He was also an officer in the Parliamentary army during the English Civil War. This was a big conflict in England between those who supported Parliament and those who supported the King.
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Who Was Anthony Rous?
Anthony Rous was born in 1605. His father was Robert Rous, and his mother was Jane Pym. Jane Pym was the daughter of Alexander Pym and the niece of a famous politician named John Pym.
His Time in Parliament
Anthony Rous was a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone chosen to represent a specific area in the government. They help make laws and decisions for the country.
Representing Cornwall
In 1653, Anthony Rous was chosen to be an MP for Cornwall. This was during a time known as the Barebones Parliament. He was re-elected to represent Cornwall in two more Parliaments: the First Protectorate Parliament and the Second Protectorate Parliament. This shows he was a trusted leader in his area.
Serving Helston
In April 1660, Rous was elected as an MP for Helston. This election was for the Convention Parliament. However, there was a problem with the election results. He was allowed to take his seat in May 1660, but the election was later cancelled on June 27. This meant a new election had to be held for that seat.
Family Life
Anthony Rous married Mary Bradshaw. She was the daughter of William Bradshaw from Lancashire. Together, they had a son named Francis Rous.
