John Fettiplace (politician died 1658) facts for kids
John Fettiplace (1583–1658) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons at different times between 1626 and 1644. He supported the King's side, known as the Royalists, during the English Civil War.
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Who Was John Fettiplace?
John Fettiplace was born in 1583. He grew up to become an important figure in English politics. He served as a Member of Parliament, helping to make laws for the country.
His Early Life
John Fettiplace was the son of Sir Edmund Fettiplace. His family lived in Childrey (which is now in Oxfordshire) and Swinbrook in Oxfordshire. His mother was Anne, daughter of Richard Alford. John was baptised in Childrey on May 23, 1583.
Starting in Politics
In 1626, John Fettiplace was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Berkshire. He was elected again in 1628. He served until 1629, when King Charles I decided to rule England without Parliament for eleven years. In 1630, John Fettiplace also held the important local job of High Sheriff of Berkshire.
The English Civil War and Parliament
Parliament was called back in April 1640. John Fettiplace was re-elected as MP for Berkshire for this short meeting, known as the Short Parliament. He was elected again in November 1640 for the Long Parliament.
When the English Civil War began, John Fettiplace supported King Charles I. He joined the King's own Parliament, which met in Oxford. Because he supported the King, he was removed from the main Parliament on January 22, 1644. He was later fined a large amount of money, £1,943, for his actions.
Later Life and Legacy
John Fettiplace never married. He passed away on March 21, 1658. He is remembered with a special monument in Swinbrook Church. This monument is one of the famous triple-decker monuments found there. After his death, his land and wealth went to his nephew, also named John Fettiplace. This nephew was a colonel in Prince Rupert's army and was later made a baronet by King Charles II after the King was put back on the throne.
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