John Morley (died 1622) facts for kids
Sir John Morley (born around 1572, died December 1622) was an English politician. He came from a place called Halnaker in Sussex. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a parliament, for many years between 1601 and 1622.
Sir John Morley's Life
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Sir John Morley was the son of a rich merchant, also named John Morley. His family lived in Halnaker and London.
Early Life and Education
John Morley went to Christ Church, Oxford in 1586 to study. The next year, in 1587, he joined the Inner Temple. This was a special place in London where people learned about law.
When his father died in 1587, John Morley inherited the family's land and property in Halnaker. He also bought more land to make his estate even bigger.
A Career in Politics
Sir John Morley became a politician. In 1601, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called New Shoreham. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons.
On July 23, 1603, he was made a knight. This means he was given the title "Sir" by the King. In 1604, he was elected as an MP again, this time for Chichester. He was re-elected for Chichester in 1614. Later, in 1621, he was elected MP for New Shoreham once more.
Family and Death
Sir John Morley passed away in December 1622. He was about 50 years old. He was married to Cicely Caryll, whose father was Sir Edward Caryll. They had two sons and two daughters together.
