Francis Harvey (MP for Colchester) facts for kids
Francis Harvey was an important English politician who lived a long time ago. He helped make laws and decisions for England.
Early Life
Francis was born in 1534. His father was John Harvey, who lived in a place called Ickworth in Suffolk. His mother was Elizabeth. Francis was the second son in his family.
A Career in Politics
Francis Harvey became a Member of Parliament, often called an MP. An MP is like a representative who speaks for people in a certain area in the country's government.
He was chosen to be an MP for Colchester in Essex twice. First in 1571, and then again from 1584 to 1587. A powerful person named Sir Francis Walsingham helped him get these positions. Later, in 1589, Francis Harvey became the MP for Knaresborough. In 1593, he represented Chippenham in Parliament.
Family Life
Francis Harvey was married two times. His first wife was Mary Neville. She was a widow whose first husband was Sir John Smithand. His second wife was Camillia Guiccardini. She was from Florence and was also a widow, previously married to Thomas Darcy. Francis Harvey had one daughter.
