Cuthbert Horsley facts for kids
Cuthbert Horsley was an important English politician who lived a long time ago, from around 1517 to 1586. He came from a place called Horsley, Northumberland in England. As a politician, he helped make decisions and laws for the country during his time.
Learning and Law School
Cuthbert Horsley went to a special school called Lincoln's Inn. This was not like a regular school today. Back then, Lincoln's Inn was one of the main places where people studied to become lawyers. It was a very important step for anyone who wanted to work in law or politics. Learning law helped him understand how the country was run.
Serving in Parliament
Cuthbert Horsley was a Member of Parliament (MP) many times. An MP is a person chosen to represent a certain area or group of people in the country's main law-making body. For England, this body was called the Parliament of England. Being an MP meant he had a voice in how the country was governed. He helped create laws and make important decisions.
He represented several different places during his career:
- In 1542, he was an MP for Appleby.
- In October 1553, he represented Northumberland.
- In April 1554, he was an MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
- Later in November 1554 and again in 1559, he represented Northumberland once more.
- In 1555, he was an MP for Morpeth.
Serving in Parliament for so many different places shows that Cuthbert Horsley was a well-known and trusted figure in English politics during the 16th century. He played a part in the history of England by helping to shape its laws and future.
