Henry Anderson (politician) facts for kids
Henry Anderson (born in 1545, died in 1605) was an important English landowner and politician. He held many important jobs in his lifetime. He was elected to represent Newcastle-upon-Tyne as its Sheriff once, its Mayor three times, and a Member of Parliament (MP) four times between 1584 and 1593. He was also the Sheriff of Northumberland.
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Henry Anderson
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| MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1593–1593 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Anderson Henry Mitford |
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| Succeeded by | Henry Chapman Henry Lindley |
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| In office 1588–1588 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Anderson Edward Lewen |
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| Succeeded by | Henry Anderson Henry Mitford |
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| In office 1586–1587 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Anderson William Jenison |
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| Succeeded by | Henry Anderson Henry Mitford |
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| In office 1584–1585 |
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| Preceded by | William Jenison William Selby |
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| Succeeded by | Henry Anderson Edward Lewen |
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| Born | 1545 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland |
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| Died | 1605 (aged 59–60) Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland |
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| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouses | (1) Isabella Morland (d.1582); (2) Fortune Collingwood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | Inter alia, Sir Henry Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent | Bertram Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residences | Haswell Grange, Haswell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge Gray's Inn |
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Contents
Early Life and Education
Henry Anderson was born in 1545. He was the oldest son of Bertram Anderson and Alice Carr. His mother was from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Where Did Henry Study?
Henry went to St John's College, Cambridge, a famous university. He also studied at Gray's Inn, which was a place where people learned to become lawyers. This education helped him prepare for his future in politics.
A Life in Public Service
Henry Anderson had a long career serving his community. He held many important positions in local government and in the national parliament.
Roles in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Sheriff of Newcastle: From 1571 to 1572, Henry served as the Sheriff of Newcastle. The Sheriff was a key official, like a chief law enforcement officer for the area.
- Alderman: In 1575, he became an Alderman. Aldermen were important members of the city council who helped govern the city.
- Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Henry was elected Mayor of Newcastle three times. He served from 1575 to 1576, then again from 1583 to 1584, and a third time from 1594 to 1595. The Mayor was the head of the city government.
Wider Public Roles
- Justice of the Peace: From 1577, Henry was a Justice of the Peace for Northumberland. This role involved keeping law and order and hearing minor legal cases.
- High Sheriff of Northumberland: He also served as the High Sheriff of Northumberland from 1586 to 1587. This was a very important position for the whole county.
- Justice of the Peace for County Durham: From 1584, he also became a Justice of the Peace for County Durham.
- Member of Parliament (MP): Henry was elected to represent Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the House of Commons. This is a part of the national government, where laws are made. He attended Parliament in 1584, 1586, 1588, and 1593.
Where Henry Lived and Died
Henry Anderson lived at Haswell in County Durham. He passed away in early August 1605 and was buried in Pittington, County Durham.
Henry Anderson's Family
Henry Anderson was married twice and had many children.
First Marriage
His first wife was Isabella Morland. She was the daughter of Christopher Morland from Pittington, County Durham. Henry and Isabella had four daughters together. Isabella passed away in 1582.
Second Marriage
Henry's second wife was Fortune Collingwood. She was the daughter of Sir Cuthbert Collingwood. With Fortune, Henry had nine more children. One of their sons was Sir Henry Anderson (1582–1659), who later became a supporter of the King during the English Civil War.
