List of MPs elected to the English parliament in 1597 facts for kids
This article is about the people who were chosen to be part of the English Parliament in 1597. This was during the time of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England. The Parliament was a special meeting where important decisions were made for the country. It started on October 24, 1597, and finished on February 9, 1598.
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What was the Parliament of England?
The Parliament of England was a group of people who met to help rule the country. It was made up of two main parts: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The people listed in this article were members of the House of Commons. These members were called MPs. They were elected, or chosen, by people in different areas of England and Wales to represent them.
What did MPs do?
MPs had several important jobs. They would:
- Discuss new laws and decide if they should be passed.
- Talk about important issues facing the country, like money or safety.
- Give advice to the Queen.
Being an MP was a big responsibility, as they spoke for the people in their local areas.
Who were the Members of Parliament in 1597?
In 1597, many people from different parts of England and Wales became MPs. They came from various backgrounds, including wealthy landowners, lawyers, and knights. Each MP represented a specific area, called a constituency.
One of the most important people in Parliament was the Speaker. In 1597, the Speaker was Sir Christopher Yelverton. The Speaker's job was to make sure that meetings ran smoothly and that everyone followed the rules during debates.
Here are some examples of the constituencies and the MPs who represented them in 1597:
Bedfordshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
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| Bedfordshire | Hon. Oliver St John Sir Edward Radclyffe |
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| Bedford | Humphrey Winche Oliver Luke |
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Berkshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Berkshire | Sir Henry Norreys Francis Knollys |
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| Windsor | Julius Caesar John Norreys |
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Cornwall MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Cornwall | William Killigrew Jonathan Trelawny |
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| Truro | Maurice Berkeley Reade Stafford |
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| Bodmin | Sir Bernard Grenville John Herbert |
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Devon MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Devon | William Strode Amias Bampfield |
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| Exeter | John Hele William Martin |
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Dorset MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Dorset | Sir Ralph Horsey Sir Walter Raleigh |
Sir Walter Raleigh was a famous explorer and writer. |
| Dorchester | Robert Ashley Richard Wright |
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Hampshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Hampshire | Thomas Fleming Richard Mill |
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| Southampton | William Wallop Francis Bacon |
Francis Bacon was a very famous philosopher and scientist. He later sat for Ipswich. |
Hertfordshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Hertfordshire | Sir Robert Cecil Rowland Lytton |
Sir Robert Cecil was a very important advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. |
Huntingdonshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Huntingdonshire | Sir Gervase Clifton Oliver Cromwell |
This Oliver Cromwell was an uncle of the more famous Oliver Cromwell who became Lord Protector. |
Kent MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Kent | Sir Robert Sidney Sir William Brooke |
Sir William Brooke died in 1597 and was replaced by Percival Hart. |
| Rochester | Sir Edward Hoby (Sir) Thomas Walsingham (elder) |
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Middlesex MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Middlesex | Sir Robert Wroth John Peyton |
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| City of London | Sir John Hart John Croke Thomas Fettiplace George Southerton |
The City of London had four MPs because it was a very important and large area. |
Northamptonshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Northamptonshire | Sir Thomas Cecil Sir Richard Knightley |
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| Northampton | Christopher Yelverton Henry Yelverton |
Christopher Yelverton was the Speaker of this Parliament. |
Oxfordshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Oxfordshire | Sir William Knollys Sir Richard Wenman |
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| Oxford | Anthony Bacon George Calfield |
Anthony Bacon was the brother of the famous Francis Bacon. |
Shropshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Shropshire | Sir Henry Bromley Thomas Leighton |
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| Ludlow | Hugh Sanford Thomas Canland |
Sanford's election was later cancelled, and Robert Berry took his place. |
Somerset MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Somerset | Sir Francis Popham Sir Hugh Portman |
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| Bristol | George Snigge Thomas James |
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Surrey MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Surrey | Lord Howard of Effingham George More |
Lord Howard of Effingham was replaced in 1598 by Hon. Charles Howard. |
| Southwark | Edmund Bowyer Richard Hutton |
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Sussex MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Sussex | Robert Sackville Nicholas Parker |
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| Chichester | Richard Lewknor Adrian Stoughton |
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Yorkshire MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Yorkshire | Sir John Stanhope Sir Thomas Posthumous Hoby |
Both were later replaced by John Savile and Sir William Fairfax. |
| York | James Birkby Thomas Moseley |
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Wales MPs |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Anglesey | Hugh Hughs | |
| Glamorgan | Sir Thomas Mansell | |
| Pembrokeshire | Sir Gelly Meyrick | |
Images for kids
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Oliver St John, an MP for Bedfordshire
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Sir Edward Hoby, an MP for Rochester
