John Norris (1685–1752) facts for kids
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John Norris
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| Member of the British Parliament for Chippenham |
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| In office 1713–1715 |
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| Preceded by | Sir James Long, 5th Baronet |
| Succeeded by | Giles Earle (MP) |
John Norris (1685–1752) was an English politician. He served as a member of the Parliament of Great Britain. This was like being a representative for people in the country.
About John Norris
John Norris was born in 1685. He was the oldest son of William Norris. His family lived in Wiltshire, England.
Early Life and Education
John Norris went to Trinity College, Oxford in 1700. This is a famous university. Later, in 1703, he started studying law. He joined a place called Lincoln's Inn in London. This was a school for future lawyers. By 1710, he became a lawyer. This means he was "called to the bar."
Serving in Parliament
John Norris became a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented a town called Chippenham. He served in the British Parliament from 1713 to 1715. During this time, he helped make decisions for the country.
Later Life
In 1716, John Norris got married. His wife was Elizabeth. She was likely the daughter of John Thresher. They had at least one son, named William. John Norris passed away in 1752.
