John Aglionby (MP) facts for kids
John Aglionby (born around 1532 – died in 1575 or later) was an important English politician from Carlisle, Cumbria. He helped make laws and keep order in his local area during a time of big changes in England.
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Early Life and Public Service
John Aglionby was likely the son of Edward Aglionby, who also lived in Carlisle. John followed in his family's footsteps by getting involved in public life.
Keeping the Peace in Cumbria
From 1554 to 1569, John Aglionby served as a Justice of the Peace for Cumbria. This role was like being a local judge and police officer combined. He helped make sure laws were followed and kept the peace in his community. He also worked as a coroner in 1556 and 1575. A coroner's job was to investigate deaths, especially if they were sudden or unusual.
Serving in Parliament
John Aglionby became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Carlisle in October 1553. As an MP, he represented the people of Carlisle in the English Parliament, which is where new laws were discussed and made. This was during the reign of Queen Mary I. In Parliament, he supported new ideas about religion, which were known as Protestant reforms at the time. He might have also been an MP for Carlisle in 1559, during the first Parliament of Queen Elizabeth I.
Family Life
John Aglionby married the daughter of Richard Salkeld, who lived at Corby Castle. They had at least one son named Edward Aglionby (died 1599). Following his father's path, Edward also became a Member of Parliament for Carlisle in 1584 and 1593.
