Richard Browne (Sussex MP) facts for kids

Richard Browne (died 1614?) was an English politician from a place called Knowle in Cranleigh, Surrey. He was an important person in his time.

Richard Browne was a younger son of Henry Browne, who lived at Betchworth Castle in Surrey.

Richard Browne's Political Career

Richard Browne served as a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is a person chosen to represent an area in the country's government. He represented different towns:

• Steyning in 1571
• Arundel in 1572
• Lewes in 1584 and 1586
• Gatton in 1589
• Midhurst in 1601

Other Important Roles

Besides being an MP, Richard Browne held other important positions:

• He was a Justice of the Peace for Surrey starting around 1579. A Justice of the Peace helps keep law and order in a local area.
• He was also appointed High Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex for the years 1587 to 1588. A High Sheriff was a very important official who represented the King or Queen in a county.

Richard Browne's Family Life

Richard Browne was married two times.

• His first wife was Tabitha. She was the daughter of Jeffrey Lambert from Woodmansterne.
• His second wife was Catherine. She was the daughter of William Harding of Knowle. Catherine was also the widow of Richard Onslow.

Richard and Catherine had at least two daughters together.