Henry Tulse (Lord Mayor) facts for kids
Sir Henry Tulse was an important leader in the City of London during the 1600s. He served as an alderman and later became the Lord Mayor of London in 1684.
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Early Life & Public Service
Sir Henry Tulse began his public service career in London. In 1673, he was chosen as an alderman for the Bread Street Ward. An alderman was a senior member of the city council. On October 18, 1673, he received a special honor and was knighted at the Guildhall.
Roles in London Government
Sir Henry Tulse held several key positions in London's government.
- In 1674, he served as the Sheriff of London. The Sheriff helped manage the city's legal and financial matters.
- His most important role came in 1684 when he was elected Lord Mayor of London. This was the highest position in the city's government.
Business Ventures
Sir Henry Tulse was also involved in various business activities. He was a member of the Court of Assistants for the Royal African Company. This was a large trading company during his time. He served on this board for several periods: from 1675 to 1677, 1680 to 1682, and 1685 to 1687. He also worked on the company's shipping committee. Sir Henry owned a significant amount of stock in the company. This gave him a vote in company meetings.
Family & Land Holdings
The Tulse family owned several large estates, known as manors. These included Bodley, Upgrove, and Scarletts. These lands were located in the parish of Lambeth. It is believed that Sir Henry Tulse may have owned parts of these manors himself. Later, some of these lands were passed down to his grandchildren. His daughter, Elizabeth, married Lord Onslow.
