John Price (MP for Cardiff) facts for kids
John Price was an important Welsh politician who served in the House of Commons between 1654 and 1659. The House of Commons is a part of the Parliament, where elected representatives make laws for the country.
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Who Was John Price?
John Price was the only son of John Price of Gellihir. He played a key role in the government of Glamorgan during a time of big changes in England.
Early Life and Public Service
John Price started his public service in Glamorgan. He helped manage the county's affairs and collect money for the government.
Helping the County
- In 1645, he was part of the county committee of Glamorgan. This committee helped run the local government.
- By February 1647, he became an Assessment Commissioner for Glamorgan. This meant he helped decide and collect taxes.
- Later in 1647, he was named High Sheriff of Glamorgan. A High Sheriff was a very important official who helped keep law and order in the county.
- On April 21, 1648, he became a militia commissioner. This role involved organizing local defense forces in Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, and Gloucestershire.
- On June 25, 1651, he was appointed to the High Court of Justice. This court handled serious legal cases.
A Career in Parliament
John Price was elected to Parliament several times, representing the town of Cardiff.
Representing Cardiff
- In 1654, Price was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Cardiff. He served in the First Protectorate Parliament, which was the main law-making body during the time of Oliver Cromwell.
- In 1655, he was also one of the twelve "capital burgesses" of Swansea. These were important citizens who helped govern the town under a special official document called a charter.
- He was re-elected as an MP for Cardiff in 1656, serving in the Second Protectorate Parliament.
- On May 4, 1658, he was given the job of helping to carry out an important law. This law was designed to protect Oliver Cromwell, who was then the leader of England.
- In 1659, John Price was elected again as an MP for Cardiff, this time for the Third Protectorate Parliament.
Family and Connections
John Price married Cecilia Arney, who was the daughter of Rice Arney from Monmouthshire. He was also the brother-in-law of Philip Jones of Fonmon, another notable person of his time.
