Reginald Mohun (died 1567) facts for kids
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Reginald Mohun (or Mone)
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Arms of Mohun: Or, a cross engrailed sable
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| Born | by 1507 |
| Died | 22 April 1567 |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament |
| Title | High Sheriff of Cornwall |
| Term | 1553 and 1560 |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Mohun (née Trevanion) |
| Children | William Mohun |
| Parent(s) | John Mohun and Anne Mohun (née Coode) |
Reginald Mohun (born around 1507 or 1508, died 22 April 1567) was an important English politician. He lived at Hall in the area of Lanteglos-by-Fowey and also at Bodinnick, both in Cornwall. He was known for serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) many times.
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Reginald Mohun: A Life in Politics
Reginald Mohun was a key figure in English politics during the 1500s. He came from Cornwall, a county in the southwest of England. His family was well-known in the area.
His Political Journey
Reginald Mohun served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for several different places. An MP is someone chosen to represent a town or area in the English Parliament. This was like being a representative in today's government.
He represented the following areas:
- Newport, Cornwall in 1547
- Plympton Erle in October 1553
- Helston in November 1554
- Rye in 1555
- Liskeard in both 1559 and 1563
This shows he was a trusted politician who served for many years.
What is a Member of Parliament?
A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a person elected to represent a group of people in the country's main law-making body. In Reginald Mohun's time, the Parliament of England helped the King or Queen make decisions and laws. Being an MP was a very important job. It meant you spoke for the people of your area.
What is a High Sheriff?
Besides being an MP, Reginald Mohun also held the title of High Sheriff of Cornwall. He served in this role twice, first in 1553 and again in 1560.
The High Sheriff was a very powerful official in a county. They were responsible for keeping law and order. This included making sure trials happened fairly and that laws were followed. They also helped collect taxes and organize elections. It was a big responsibility to be the High Sheriff.
