Henry Tulse (died 1697) facts for kids

Henry Tulse (born around 1636 – died June 7, 1697) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the government, at different times between 1659 and 1679.

Who Was Henry Tulse?

Henry Tulse was an important person in English politics during the 1600s. He served as a Member of Parliament, helping to make decisions for the country. His life shows us what it was like to be involved in government during that time.

Early Life and Education

Henry Tulse was the son of another man named Henry Tulse and his wife, Margaret. His family lived in a place called Hinton Admiral. Sadly, his father passed away in 1642 when Henry was quite young. After that, his mother married John Hildesley.

Henry Tulse went to Wadham College, Oxford in 1653. This was a famous university where many young people went to study. In the same year, he also joined Middle Temple. This was a special place in London where people studied to become lawyers.

A Career in Politics

Henry Tulse became a politician, which means he worked in the government. He was chosen by people to represent them. This is called being "elected."

Serving in Parliament

In 1659, Henry Tulse was elected to be a Member of Parliament for a town called Christchurch. He served in a government group known as the Third Protectorate Parliament.

The next year, in 1660, he was elected again for Christchurch. This time, he was part of the Convention Parliament. He was re-elected one more time in 1661 for the Cavalier Parliament. Henry Tulse kept his seat as a Member of Parliament for Christchurch until 1679. This means he helped make laws and decisions for England for many years.

Family Connections

Henry Tulse had a famous cousin also named Henry Tulse. This cousin became the Lord Mayor of London, which was a very important job in the city.