Nathaniel Waterhouse facts for kids

Nathaniel Waterhouse was an English politician who served in the House of Commons. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1656 and again in 1659.

Who Was Nathaniel Waterhouse?

Nathaniel Waterhouse came from the Waterhouse family of Halifax. He lived in Westminster, which is a famous area in London.

His Role with Oliver Cromwell

From 1651 to 1658, Nathaniel Waterhouse worked for Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell was a very important leader in England at that time. Waterhouse was a "steward of the lands" for Cromwell. This meant he helped manage Cromwell's properties and estates.

Serving in Parliament

Nathaniel Waterhouse was elected to the House of Commons twice. This is a part of the English Parliament, similar to how a government works today.

First Time as an MP

In 1656, he became a Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire. He joined the Second Protectorate Parliament. He took the place of another member who chose to represent a different area.

Second Time as an MP

In 1659, he worked for Richard Cromwell, who was Oliver Cromwell's son. Later that year, Waterhouse was elected as an MP again. This time, he represented Monmouth Boroughs in the Third Protectorate Parliament.