John Kent (died 1630) facts for kids
John Kent (born 1559 – died 1 October 1630) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, at different times between 1597 and 1624.
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Who Was John Kent?
John Kent was an important person in England during the late 1500s and early 1600s. He helped run the town of Devizes and also served in the country's government.
Early Life and Family
John Kent was born in 1559. His parents were Roger Kent and Petronelle Hawkins. They lived in a place called Copenhall in Cheshire, England.
Around 1586, John Kent studied at Barnard's Inn. This was a place where people learned about law. He also worked for a powerful person called the Earl of Hertford.
John Kent married a woman named Maria Wyatt. Her father was Thomas Wyatt from Calne. John and Maria had three sons and one daughter together.
Working for Devizes
John Kent held many important jobs in the town of Devizes. From 1591 to 1592, he was the chamberlain of Devizes. This meant he helped manage the town's money and property.
Starting around 1592, he became the town clerk of Devizes. In this role, he kept important records and helped with the town's official business. He was also a coroner in 1592, which meant he investigated deaths.
From 1602 to 1603, John Kent served as the Mayor of Devizes. The mayor is the main leader of a town or city.
Serving in Parliament
John Kent was also involved in the national government. In 1597, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Devizes. An MP represents their town in the House of Commons. This is where laws are made for the country.
From 1597 to 1626, he was the clerk of the peace for Wiltshire. This job involved keeping records for the county's courts.
John Kent was elected as an MP for Devizes again in 1621. He was chosen for this role one more time in 1624.
Later Life
John Kent passed away on October 1, 1630, when he was 71 years old. He was buried in St. John's church in Devizes.
