Humphrey Coningsby facts for kids
Humphrey Coningsby was an English politician who lived a long time ago, around the 1600s. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government that helps make laws. He served there from 1641 to 1644.
During a big conflict called the English Civil War, Humphrey Coningsby supported the King. People who supported the King were known as Royalists.
Early Life and Family
Humphrey Coningsby was born around 1623. He was the oldest son of Fitzwilliam Coningsby. His family lived at a place called Hampton Court, Herefordshire in England.
When he was 15 years old, in 1638, Humphrey started studying at Lincoln College, Oxford, which is a famous university. After that, in 1639, he also studied law at a place called the Middle Temple.
A Role in Parliament
In November 1641, Humphrey Coningsby was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Herefordshire. A Member of Parliament is someone who represents a certain area in the government.
He took over this role from his father. His father had been removed from Parliament because of something called a "monopoly." A monopoly is when one person or company has complete control over a certain product or service.
Supporting the King
Humphrey Coningsby strongly supported the King during the English Civil War. This was a time when people in England were fighting over who should have more power: the King or Parliament.
Because he supported the King, Humphrey was no longer allowed to be a Member of Parliament starting on January 22, 1644.
Family Life
Humphrey Coningsby married a woman named Lettice Loftus. She was the oldest daughter of Sir Arthur Loftus from Ireland.
Humphrey and Lettice had a son named Thomas. Their son Thomas later became a very important person and was known as the Earl Coningsby.
