Philip Bedingfield facts for kids
Philip Bedingfield (died 1660) was an English landowner and a politician. He was a member of the House of Commons in 1654. This means he helped make laws for England during that time.
Who Was Philip Bedingfield?
Philip Bedingfield was the son of Thomas Bedingfield. His mother was Dorothy Southwell. His family lived in a place called Darsham in Suffolk.
Philip went to college at Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1609. Later, in 1611, he studied law at Gray's Inn. In 1636, when his father passed away, Philip inherited the family estate in Darsham. However, he seemed to live mostly in Ditchingham, Norfolk.
His Time in Politics
In 1654, Philip Bedingfield became a Member of Parliament. This is like being an elected representative in today's government. He was chosen to represent the area of Norfolk.
He served in a special government group called the First Protectorate Parliament. This was a time when England was ruled by Oliver Cromwell, who was called the Lord Protector.
End of His Life
Philip Bedingfield died in 1660. He was buried in Ditchingham on March 6, 1660.
