Hugh Calverley (MP for Liverpool) facts for kids
Hugh Calveley (born around 1578 – died September 20, 1606) was an English politician from Lea, Cheshire. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Liverpool in 1601. This was during the later years of Queen Elizabeth I's rule.
It's important to spell his family name correctly as Calveley. Sometimes it's wrongly spelled "Calverley," which is a different family from Yorkshire and not connected to Hugh.
Early Life and Education
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Hugh Calveley was born around 1578. He was the second son of Hugh Calveley of Lea and Mary Leycester. His family was well-known and respected.
In 1594, Hugh began studying at Brasenose College, Oxford. This college was popular with students from Lancashire and Cheshire, where his family was from. Later, in 1597, he joined The Inner Temple. This was a special place in London where people studied law.
Family Background and Career
Hugh came from an important family. His father was the sheriff of Cheshire in 1586. A sheriff was a high-ranking officer who managed law and order in the county. Also, both his grandfather and his father's older brother had been Members of Parliament for their county.
Not much is known about Hugh Calveley's life, especially how he became an MP for Liverpool. He was a younger son and passed away in his twenties.
Later Life and Legacy
Hugh Calveley died in Beeston, Cheshire on September 20, 1606. He was buried in Saint Boniface's Church in Higher Bunbury, Cheshire. Many of his family members were also buried there. Hugh Calveley was never married.
