Lumley Thelwall facts for kids

Lumley Thelwall was a Welsh politician who served in the House of Commons in 1656. The House of Commons is a very important part of the UK Parliament, where laws are made.

Lumley Thelwall was born in Denbighshire, Wales. He was the son of either Simon or Edward Thelwall of Plas-y-ward. He also had a brother named Simon Thelwall.

Early Life and Military Service

Lumley Thelwall became a captain in the Parliamentary army. This was during the English Civil War, a big conflict in England in the 1600s. The Parliamentary army, also known as the Roundheads, fought against the King's army.

A Difficult Journey

In April 1649, Captain Thelwall and his soldiers were sent to Ireland. During their journey, his troop faced a challenging situation. In June 1649, while in Shropshire, local people caused trouble for his soldiers. They took their weapons and supplies.

Later, in September 1650, the Council of State (a powerful government group) suggested Lumley Thelwall for an important job in Ireland. He was recommended to be the "Sword Bearer," a ceremonial role in government.

Political Career

In 1656, Lumley Thelwall was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Denbighshire. An MP is a person elected to represent their area in Parliament. He served in the Second Protectorate Parliament. This was a special Parliament that met during a time when England was not ruled by a king. He took the place of John Jones, who chose to represent a different area.