James Price (of Monachty) facts for kids
James Price was an important Welsh politician who lived a long time ago, starting in 1571. He was a member of the House of Commons of England, which is like a part of the government, for many years between 1593 and 1622.
Who Was James Price?
James Price was born in 1571. He came from a well-known family in Wales. His father was John Price of Monachty. His mother was Elizabeth Whitney, whose father was Sir Robert Whitney.
Early Life and Education
James Price went to Brasenose College, Oxford, a famous university, when he was 18 years old in 1589. This is called "matriculating." It means he officially joined the university. Before that, in 1588, he also became a student at Middle Temple. This was a special place in London where people studied law to become lawyers or judges.
A Career in Politics
James Price had a long and active career in politics. He represented his home area, Radnorshire, in the English Parliament.
- Member of Parliament (MP): In 1593, James Price was first chosen to be a Member of Parliament. An MP is someone elected by the people to speak for them in the government. He was re-elected many times for Radnorshire in:
- 1597
- 1601
- 1604
- 1614
- 1621
This shows he was a trusted leader in his community for nearly 30 years.
- High Sheriff: In 1599, James Price also became the High Sheriff of Radnorshire. A High Sheriff was a very important official in a county. They were in charge of keeping law and order. They also helped with elections and collecting taxes.
- Deputy Lieutenant: From around 1603 until at least 1625, James Price served as a deputy lieutenant for his county. A deputy lieutenant helped the main county leader, known as the Lord Lieutenant. They assisted with local defense and other important duties for the Crown.
Family Life
James Price married a woman named Alice. She was the daughter of Edward Croft from Croft Castle in Herefordshire. Together, James and Alice had four children: two sons and two daughters.
