Edward Norris (physician) facts for kids
Edward Norris (born 19 April 1665 – died 22 July 1726) was an important English doctor and politician. He worked for the East India Company as a secretary on a special trip to the Mogul Empire in 1701. Later, he became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Liverpool from 1715 to 1722. This means he was elected to represent Liverpool in the British Parliament. His family name is sometimes written as Norres or Norreys.
Early Life and Education
Edward Norris came from a well-known family. His family had often represented Liverpool in Parliament for many years. He was born around 1665 and was the fifth son of Thomas Norris and Katherine. He had two older brothers, Thomas and Sir William Norris.
Edward went to Brasenose College, Oxford, a famous university. He earned his first degree in 1686. He continued his studies and became a doctor in 1695. He then started working as a doctor in Chester. People knew him as a good scientist because he became a member of the Royal Society in 1698. The Royal Society is a very old and respected group for scientists.
Journey to India
In 1699, Edward Norris was chosen for a big adventure. The new East India Company asked him to go with his brother, Sir William Norris. His brother was leading a special trip to meet the Mogul Emperor in India. Edward went as the secretary for this important journey.
They visited the Emperor's camp in a region called the Deccan from April to November 1701. On 28 April 1701, Edward arrived at the camp in a fancy palanquin. He was carrying important letters from the King of England to the Emperor. He sailed back to England in September 1702. He brought back a lot of valuable goods, including money for the East India Company and for his brother.
Later Life and Politics
After his long and difficult journey to India, Edward Norris became a doctor again. He worked in a place called Utkinton. In 1716, he became a member of the Royal College of Physicians. This is another very important group for doctors.
In 1715, Edward was elected as an MP for Liverpool without anyone running against him. He was part of the Whig political group. As an MP, he voted on important laws. For example, he supported a law called the Septennial Bill. This law changed how often elections were held. However, he voted against other laws that would have changed rules about religion. He did not run for election again in 1722.
Edward Norris passed away on 22 July 1726. He was buried at St. Michael's Chapel, which was near his family's home, Speke Hall.
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