Henry Poley facts for kids

Henry Poley (born January 5, 1654 – died August 7, 1707) was an English man who worked as a lawyer and later became a Member of Parliament. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the country's main law-making body, called Parliament. Henry Poley was the son of Sir Edmund Poley, who was also an MP for a place called Bury St Edmunds. Henry also had a brother named Edmund Poley, who was a diplomat (someone who represents their country in other nations).

Henry Poley's Early Life and Education

Henry Poley started his studies at Jesus College, Cambridge, a famous university, in 1672. He had been a "fellow commoner" there since 1670, which meant he paid extra fees to have special privileges. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in 1673. He continued as a Fellow of the college until 1675.

To become a lawyer, Henry Poley joined two important legal schools in London. He entered Gray's Inn in 1669 and the Middle Temple in 1672. These places are like special colleges where people learn to practice law. In 1678, he was "called to the bar," which means he officially became a lawyer and could argue cases in court.

Henry Poley's Time in Parliament

Henry Poley served as a Member of Parliament for several different areas. He represented the town of Eye from 1689 to 1695. Later, he was an MP for West Looe between 1703 and 1705. His last role as an MP was for Ipswich, where he served from 1705 until he passed away in 1707. As an MP, he would have helped make laws and discuss important issues for the country.

Henry Poley's Later Years

In March 1707, reports said that Henry Poley was very sick. He died a few months later, on August 7, 1707, when he was 54 years old. He was buried in a place called Badley.