Nicholas Saunders (died 1605) facts for kids

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Nicholas Saunders was an English politician who lived a long time ago. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for England. He passed away in the year 1605.

Early Life and Education

Nicholas Saunders was the only son of Thomas Saunders. His family lived in a place called Uxbridge, which is in Middlesex, England. Nicholas went to a famous school called King's College, Cambridge. He started his studies there in 1565.

Working for the Government

Before becoming a politician, Nicholas Saunders worked for the government. His job was a messenger. He would carry important letters and messages for the state. This meant he often traveled to other countries to deliver these important papers.

A Career in Politics

Nicholas Saunders had a successful career in politics. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the Parliament of England. The Parliament is where laws are made for the country.

Nicholas Saunders represented different areas in Parliament:

In 1589, he was an MP for Penryn.
In 1593, he represented St. Ives.
In 1597, he became the MP for Helston.
In 1601, his last term was as the MP for Lostwithiel.

He never got married during his lifetime.

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