Henry Gough (1649–1724) facts for kids
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Sir
Henry Gough
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| Born | 3 January 1649 |
| Died | 24 January 1724 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | English |
Sir Henry Gough (born January 3, 1649 – died January 24, 1724) was an important English politician. He lived at a place called Perry Hall in Staffordshire, England. Sir Henry was a member of the English House of Commons, which is like a parliament, from 1685 to 1705.
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Early Life and Family Connections
Henry Gough was born in 1649. His father was John Gough, and his mother was Bridget Astley. Bridget was the daughter of Sir John Astley.
Henry also had a younger brother named Sir Richard Gough. The family lived at Perry Hall.
Education and Marriage
Henry Gough went to Christ Church at Oxford in 1666. After that, he studied law at Middle Temple in 1667.
In 1668, he married Mary Littleton. Her father was Sir Edward Littleton, 2nd Bt., from Pillaton Hall in Staffordshire.
Public Service and Political Career
Sir Henry Gough served his community in several ways. He was a respected figure in Staffordshire.
High Sheriff of Staffordshire
From 1671 to 1672, Henry Gough held the important position of High Sheriff of Staffordshire. A High Sheriff was a royal official. They were responsible for keeping law and order in the county. They also helped with elections and collecting taxes.
Becoming a Knight
In 1678, Henry Gough was given the title of "Sir." This meant he was knighted. He received this honor because of the loyal service his grandfather had given to King Charles I back in 1642.
Serving in Parliament
Sir Henry Gough was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is a person chosen to represent an area in the House of Commons. This is where laws are made.
He was elected for the area of Tamworth in 1685, 1689, and 1699. He belonged to the political group known as the Tories. Later, in 1705, he was elected as an MP for Lichfield.
Later Life and Legacy
Sir Henry Gough passed away on January 24, 1724. He was buried in a place called Bushbury.
He had eleven sons, but only three of them lived to adulthood. One of his surviving sons was Harry Gough (1681–1751), who also became a notable figure.
