Peter Venables (MP) facts for kids

Peter Venables (born April 22, 1604 – died February 13, 1669) was an English politician from Kinderton, Cheshire. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, at different times between 1640 and 1669.

During the English Civil War, Peter Venables supported the King. People who supported the King were called Royalists.

Early Life and Family

Peter Venables was the oldest son of Thomas Venables, who was known as a "Baron of Kinderton." His mother was Anne Gargrave.

He went to school at Lincoln's Inn, which is a place where people learned about law.

When his father passed away in 1605, Peter inherited a lot of land and businesses. This included eight large estates called manors in Cheshire. He also inherited saltworks, which were places that made salt, in Nantwich and Middlewich.

In 1633 and 1634, he held an important local job called High Sheriff of Cheshire. A High Sheriff was a top official who helped keep law and order in the county.

Political Career

In November 1640, Peter Venables was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Cheshire. This was during a time known as the Long Parliament.

He continued to support the King during the English Civil War. Because of his support for the King, he was removed from Parliament on January 22, 1644.

After the King was brought back to power in 1660, a time known as the Restoration of the Monarchy, Peter Venables was elected to Parliament again. In 1661, he became an MP for Cheshire in the Cavalier Parliament. He kept this important job until he passed away.

Personal Life and Death

Peter Venables was married two times. His first wife was Mary Wilbraham. Later, he married Frances Cholmondeley.

He passed away in 1669 when he was 64 years old.