Henry Glemham (politician) facts for kids
Sir Henry Glemham (died August 30, 1632) was an important English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like the main law-making body in England, at different times between 1593 and 1622. He was known for his work in government and his interesting travels.
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Sir Henry Glemham: A Life in Politics
Early Life and Career
Sir Henry Glemham was the oldest son of Thomas Glemham. His family lived at Glemham Hall in Suffolk, England. When his father passed away in 1571, Henry was still young, but he inherited the family estate. He later studied law at a famous place called Inner Temple in 1585. In 1591, he was given the special title of "Sir" (knighted).
In 1593, Sir Henry was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for a town called Lewes. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons. He was elected again for Lewes in 1597.
Adventures Abroad and Return to England
In 1600, Sir Henry Glemham received permission to travel outside England. He visited Rome, hoping to help other English people there. However, when he arrived, he was held because people thought he might be a spy. He was only released thanks to the help of a Jesuit priest named Robert Persons.
When Queen Elizabeth I heard about Sir Henry's meeting with Robert Persons, she had him placed in the Fleet Prison upon his return to England. Luckily, his father-in-law, Lord Buckhurst, stepped in to help. Sir Henry was eventually set free.
After this adventure, his political career continued. In 1601, he was elected as a knight of the shire for Suffolk. This meant he represented the whole county in Parliament. He also worked as a J.P. (a local judge) for Suffolk and helped organize soldiers in 1601.
In 1604, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Ipswich. By 1613, he was also a Deputy Lieutenant, helping the main Lieutenant of the county. He was elected as an MP again for Aldeburgh in 1614 and once more in 1621.
Family Life
Sir Henry Glemham married Lady Anne Sackville by 1589. She was the daughter of Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset. Lady Anne and her sister Mary Nevill, along with their friends, were known for being very smart and well-educated.
Sir Henry and Lady Anne had two sons, Thomas and Henry, and three daughters. One of their daughters, Anne, married Paul Bayning, 1st Viscount Bayning.
