Humphrey Hooke facts for kids

Humphrey Hooke (born 1580 – died around 1658) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, from 1640 to 1642. During the English Civil War, he strongly supported the King's side, known as the Royalists.

Early Life and City Roles

Humphrey Hooke was born in a town called Chichester. As he grew up, he moved to Bristol, a big city in England. In Bristol, he became an important city official, known as an alderman.

Serving Bristol as Sheriff and Mayor

Hooke took on several important jobs in Bristol.

• In 1614, he became the Sheriff of Bristol. A Sheriff was a key law enforcement official in the city.
• Later, in 1629, he was chosen to be the Mayor of Bristol. The Mayor is the head of the city government.

Political Career in Parliament

Humphrey Hooke's political journey continued in the national government.

Joining Parliament

In April 1640, Hooke was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Bristol. This was for a short meeting of Parliament known as the Short Parliament. He was re-elected as an MP for Bristol in November 1640 for the Long Parliament, which lasted much longer.

Supporting the King

Humphrey Hooke was a very strong supporter of the King. He served as Mayor of Bristol again in 1643, during a time when the country was divided by the English Civil War. He remained loyal to the King's cause throughout this period.

Family and Legacy

Humphrey Hooke passed away around 1658. We know this because his will, a legal document about his belongings, was officially approved that year.

He had grandchildren who also became notable figures:

• One grandson was Sir Humphrey Hooke, who also became an MP for Bristol later on.
• Another grandson was Abraham Hooke.