Edward Kyrton facts for kids

Edward Kyrton (1585–1654) was an English politician who served in the House of Commons, which is like the main part of the government where laws are made. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) at different times between 1624 and 1645. Edward Kyrton supported the Royalist side during the English Civil War, meaning he was loyal to King Charles I.

Edward Kyrton's Early Life and Education

Edward Kyrton was born in 1585 and was the son of Daniel Kirton and Frances. His family lived in Almsford Park, Somerset. He later went to Oxford University and earned a Master of Arts degree in 1643. At that time, Oxford was a very important city for the Royalist side during the English Civil War.

Kyrton's Political Journey

Edward Kyrton lived in a place called Castle Cary and worked for a powerful nobleman, the Marquis of Hertford. This job was like being a trusted manager for a very important person.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

Kyrton became a Member of Parliament (MP) several times, representing different areas:

• In 1621, he was chosen as MP for Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
• In 1624, he became MP for Ludgershall in Wiltshire.
• He also represented Marlborough in 1625 and 1626.
• From 1628, he was the MP for Great Bedwyn. He served until 1629.

King Charles I and Parliament

In 1629, King Charles I decided to rule England without calling Parliament for eleven years. This period is known as the "Personal Rule." During this time, there were no elections or meetings of Parliament.

Return to Parliament and the Civil War

When Parliament was called again:

• In April 1640, Kyrton was elected MP for Milborne Port in Somerset for what was called the Short Parliament.
• He was re-elected for Milborne Port in November 1640 for the Long Parliament.

As the country moved closer to the English Civil War, Edward Kyrton strongly supported the King. Because of his loyalty to the Royalist cause, he was stopped from sitting in the main Parliament in London in August 1642. Instead, he joined King Charles's own Parliament in Oxford, which met from 1644 to 1645.

Life After the War

After the Battle of Worcester, which was a major battle in the English Civil War, the young King Charles II had to escape. He stopped at Kyrton's home in Castle Cary for a short time during his journey to France. Edward Kyrton passed away and was buried on January 30, 1654.

Family Life

In 1618, Edward Kyrton married Margaret. She lived longer than he did. It is not known if they had any children, but if they did, none of them were alive when he died.