Humphrey Moseley (MP) facts for kids
Humphrey Moseley was an English politician who lived a long time ago, from around 1526 until July 4, 1592. He played a part in the government of England during the time of kings and queens.
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Who Was Humphrey Moseley?
Humphrey Moseley was an important person in English politics during the 1500s. He served as a Member of Parliament, which meant he helped make decisions for the country.
Early Life and Family
Humphrey Moseley was the second son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Moseley. He grew up and later married Margaret Heigham. Margaret was the daughter of another important politician named Clement Heigham. Humphrey and Margaret had a family with four sons and at least one daughter.
A Career in Parliament
Humphrey Moseley spent many years working in the English Parliament. He was elected to represent different towns. This meant he spoke for the people of those areas in the government.
What is a Member of Parliament?
A Member of Parliament (often called an MP) is a person elected to represent a group of people in a country's government. Their job is to help create laws and make important decisions for the nation. In Humphrey Moseley's time, being an MP was a very important role in England.
Moseley served as an MP for several different places:
- Marlborough in 1547
- Mitchell in March 1553
- Aylesbury in April 1554
- Gatton in 1555
- Wootton Bassett in both 1558 and 1559
He served under different rulers during his time in Parliament, helping to shape England's future.
