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Colonel Sir
Edward Leigh
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| Member of Parliament for Stafford |
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| In office 1645–1648 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Weston |
| Succeeded by | Seat vacant |
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| Born | 24 March 1602 Shawell Hall, Leicestershire |
| Died | 2 June 1671 (aged 69) Rushall Hall, Staffordshire |
| Resting place | St Michael's Church, Rushall, Staffordshire |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Talbot |
| Relations | Sir Henry Leigh (father) |
| Children | Henry Leigh; Richard Leigh |
| Alma mater | Magdalen Hall, Oxford |
| Occupation | Parliamentarian |
| Profession | Author |
| Awards | Knight bachelor |
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| Allegiance | Parliamentary Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
Sir Edward Leigh (born March 24, 1602 – died June 2, 1671) was an English writer and politician. He was especially known for his books about religious topics. He also served in the English Parliament from 1645 to 1648. During the English Civil War, he was a colonel in the Parliamentary Army.
Life Story of Edward Leigh
Edward Leigh was born in Shawell, Leicestershire. His father, Sir Henry Leigh, was an important person in Staffordshire. Edward went to Magdalen Hall, Oxford university when he was 15 years old. He studied there and earned his degrees. After Oxford, he studied law and history. He also spent some time in France.
Edward Leigh was made a knight in 1632. He was known for his strong religious views. When the English Civil War began, he joined the Parliamentary Army. He became a colonel. In 1645, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Stafford. He was part of the Long Parliament. His knowledge of religious topics also earned him a place in the Westminster Assembly, a group that advised Parliament on religious matters.
In 1648, there was a big event called Pride's Purge. This is when some Members of Parliament were removed from the House of Commons. Edward Leigh was one of them. After this, he mostly stayed out of public life.
Edward Leigh passed away at Rushall Hall, Staffordshire, when he was 69. He was buried in the local church there.
Edward Leigh's Writings
Edward Leigh wrote many books, mostly compilations of information. Here are some of his main works:
- Critica Sacra: This was a major work about the words in the Bible. It looked at Greek words from the New Testament and Hebrew words from the Old Testament. This book was very helpful for people studying the Bible.
- A Treatise of the Divine Promises: This book was about God's promises.
- Observations concerning the Twelve First Caesars: This book was about the first twelve Roman Emperors. Later, his son Henry Leigh added more emperors to it.
- A Treatise of Divinity: This book was about religious beliefs.
- The Saint's Encouragement in Evil Times: This book discussed Christian martyrs, who were people who died for their faith.
- Annotations upon all the New Testament: This book provided notes and explanations for the entire New Testament.
- A Systeme or Body of Divinity: This book explained the basic ideas of religion and argued against different beliefs.
- A Treatise of Religion and Learning: This book was about religion and education, and about religious and educated people.
- England Described: This book briefly described the different counties and shires of England. It used information from another famous book called Britannia.
- Choice Observations of all the Kings of England: This book shared interesting facts about all the Kings of England, from the early Saxon kings up to King Charles I.
- Three Diatribes or Discourses: This book contained three discussions. One was a guide for travelers going to other countries. Another was about money. The third was about measuring distances between places.
