Humphrey Salwey facts for kids
Humphrey Salwey (1575–1652) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons (a part of the English Parliament) from 1640 to 1652. He supported the Parliamentary side during the English Civil War. This was a big conflict in England between the King and Parliament.
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Early Life and Education
Humphrey Salwey was born in 1575. His father was Arthur Salwey from Stanford Court in Stanford-on-Teme, Worcestershire. His mother was Mary Searle.
He went to Brasenose College, Oxford, a famous university. He earned his first degree in 1593. After that, he studied law at Inner Temple in London in 1594.
In 1630, King Charles I wanted to make him a knight. But Humphrey Salwey refused! He had to pay a fine of £25 for saying no. This was a lot of money back then. He also worked as a Justice of the Peace for Worcestershire. This meant he helped keep law and order in the area.
A Member of Parliament
In April 1640, Humphrey Salwey was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Worcestershire. He joined the Long Parliament. This Parliament lasted for a very long time, from 1640 to 1660.
Supporting Parliament in the Civil War
The English Civil War began in 1642. It was a fight between King Charles I and Parliament. Humphrey Salwey strongly supported Parliament.
During the war, he took on many important roles for Parliament:
- In 1643, he became a commissioner for Worcestershire.
- In 1644, he was appointed "First Remembrancer." This was an important job in the government's financial office.
- He also joined a committee that decided on taxes.
- In 1645, he was sent to Scotland to work with the army there.
- He was part of a committee that looked into serious wrongdoings in 1646.
After the War
In 1649, King Charles I was put on trial. Humphrey Salwey was named as one of the commissioners to try the King. However, he chose not to take part in the trial. Later that year, he joined the Navy Commission. This group helped manage the English navy.
Family and Legacy
Humphrey Salwey married Anne Littleton. Her father was Sir Edward Littleton, who was also an MP.
Humphrey Salwey passed away in 1652. He was buried in Westminster Abbey in London.
His son, Richard Salwey, also fought for Parliament. He later became an MP for Worcestershire, just like his father. Humphrey's grandson, Edward Salwey, inherited the family estate and also became an MP.
