James Herbert (1660–1704) facts for kids
James Herbert (born in 1660, died in 1704) was an important English politician. He lived at Tythrop House in Kingsey, Buckinghamshire. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make decisions and laws for the country.
James Herbert was the son of James Herbert and Jane Spiller. He married Lady Catherine Osborne on July 1, 1674. Lady Catherine was the daughter of Thomas Osborne, Earl of Danby. James and Catherine had seven children together: three sons and four daughters.
James Herbert's Political Journey
James Herbert was a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is like a representative for a certain area, chosen by the people to speak for them in the Parliament of England. Parliament is where laws are made and important decisions about the country are discussed.
Herbert served as an MP for different places:
- He represented Queenborough from April 14, 1677, to January 8, 1681. He also represented Queenborough again from 1689 to 1690.
- He was the MP for Westbury from 1685 to 1687.
- Later, he represented Aylesbury from 1695 until his death on November 11, 1704.
Aylesbury Election: What Happened?
When James Herbert was elected in Aylesbury in 1695, there was some discussion about the results. He won by 16 more votes than his opponent, Simon Mayne. However, some people complained to the House of Commons (part of Parliament). They said that some people who were not allowed to vote had cast ballots. They also claimed that some voters had been unfairly influenced to vote for Herbert.
The House of Commons looked into these complaints very carefully. After their investigation, they decided that the complaints were not strong enough. So, James Herbert remained the MP for Aylesbury. He continued to serve his area in Parliament until he passed away.
