Henry Campion facts for kids
Henry Campion was an important British politician who lived from around 1680 to 1761. He was from Combwell, Kent. He was a member of the Tory party. From 1708 to 1715, he served in the House of Commons. This is like the main part of the British Parliament where laws are made. Later in his life, he supported a group called the Jacobites.
Henry Campion's Early Life
Henry Campion was the son of William Campion and Frances Glynne. His mother's father was Sir John Glynne, a judge. Henry went to Enfield Grammar School. After that, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge in 1697. He also joined Lincoln's Inn in 1698, which is a place where people train to become lawyers.
In 1702, Henry Campion married Barbara Courthope. She was the daughter of Peter Courthope. Through his marriage, Henry later gained ownership of Danny Park in Sussex.
Henry Campion's Political Journey
Even though Henry's father was a Whig (a different political party), Henry Campion became a Tory. In 1708, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for East Grinstead. He often spoke up for the Tories. He also voted against the impeachment of Dr. Sacheverell in 1710.
Henry did not run for election in 1710. However, he was elected again as an MP for Bossiney later that year. In 1711, he became a commissioner of accounts. This meant he helped check how the government was spending money. He was seen as a "worthy patriot" for finding problems in the previous government's spending.
In 1713, Henry Campion was elected as an MP for two places: Sussex and Helston. He chose to represent Sussex. He was very active in the House of Commons during this time.
Later Years and Legacy
After 1715, Henry Campion became a supporter of the Jacobites. This group wanted to bring back the old royal family to the throne. He worked as a messenger and organizer for them. Because of this, he had to live outside England for a few years.
Henry Campion returned to England in 1720. In 1725, he took over Danny Park, where he lived for the rest of his life. He passed away on April 17, 1761, and was buried in Hurstpierpoint. He had a son named William and a daughter named Katherine. Katherine married a man named George Courthope.
