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Miles Corbett
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| Member of the [[Short Parliament, Long Parliament, Oxford Parliament (1644), Rump Parliament, Barebone's Parliament, First Protectorate Parliament, Second Protectorate Parliament, Third Protectorate Parliament Parliament]] for Yarmouth |
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| In office 17 March 1628 – 16 March 1660 |
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| Preceded by | Sir John Corbet, 1st Baronet |
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| Born | c. 1594 Sprowston, Norfolk |
| Died | 19 April 1662 Tyburn gallows |
| Nationality | English |
| Political party | Parliamentarian |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Miles Corbet (1595–1662) was an English politician and lawyer. He lived during a very important time in England's history, when the country faced a big civil war. He became a Member of Parliament (MP) and played a role in the events that led to the trial of King Charles I.
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Who Was Miles Corbet?
Miles Corbet was born around 1594 in Sprowston, Norfolk, England. His father was Sir Thomas Corbet. Miles also had an older brother, Sir John Corbet, who was also an MP for Great Yarmouth.
Miles studied law at a famous place called Lincoln's Inn. He became a lawyer and later worked as a "Recorder" for Great Yarmouth. A Recorder was a type of judge or legal officer in a town.
His Time in Parliament
Miles Corbet followed in his brother's footsteps and became a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the town of Yarmouth from 1640 to 1653. Being an MP meant he helped make laws and decisions for the country.
During this time, England was going through a major conflict known as the English Civil War. This war was fought between those who supported the King (Charles I) and those who supported Parliament. Miles Corbet was on the side of Parliament.
After the war, King Charles I was put on trial. Miles Corbet was one of the people who agreed with the decision to execute the King.
Life After the King's Trial
In 1644, Miles Corbet was given a job as a clerk for the Court of Wards. This court handled the property of young people who had lost their parents.
Later, in 1649, Oliver Cromwell, a powerful leader of Parliament, gave Miles Corbet an estate in Ireland called Malahide Castle. However, this castle was returned to its original owners in 1660. This happened when King Charles II came back to rule England.
In 1655, Miles Corbet was given another important job in Ireland. He was made the Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer. This meant he was a senior judge in charge of financial matters for the government in Ireland.
The End of His Story
In 1660, King Charles II returned to the throne of England. This event is known as the English Restoration. When Charles II became king, many people who had been involved in the trial and execution of his father, Charles I, were in great danger. They were seen as traitors.
Miles Corbet, like many others, tried to escape England. He went to the Netherlands, hoping to be safe there. However, he was arrested by the English ambassador, Sir George Downing. Miles Corbet was sent back to England under guard.
He was put on trial and found guilty. On April 19, 1662, Miles Corbet was executed. Before he died, he gave a speech saying:
When I was first called to serve in parliament I had an estate; I spent it in the service of the parliament. I never bought any king's or bishop's lands; I thought I had enough, at least I was content with it; that I might serve God and my country was that I aimed at.
