Richard Bulkeley (died 1573) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Richard Bulkeley
High Sheriff of Anglesey
In office 1547 1552 1561
Monarch	Edward VI (1st and 2nd appointment) Elizabeth I (3rd appointment)
High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire
In office 1550 1558
Monarch	Edward VI (1st appointment) Elizabeth I (2nd appointment)
Member of Parliament for Anglesey
In office 1549 – 1552 April 1554 – May 1554 Nov 1554 – Jan 1555 1571 – 1572.
Monarch	Elizabeth I

Sir Richard Bulkeley (born in 1524, died in 1572 or 1573) was an important Welsh politician. He held powerful positions like High Sheriff in two different areas of Wales: Anglesey and Caernarvonshire. He also served as a Member of Parliament, representing Anglesey in the English Parliament.

Sir Richard Bulkeley's Life and Career

Sir Richard Bulkeley was a very active person in public life during the 1500s. He was known for his dedication to his community and his country.

Early Achievements

In 1547, Sir Richard was honored with a knighthood. This special title was given to him at Berwick-upon-Tweed by John Dudley, 1st Earl of Warwick. At the time, Dudley was a top military leader for the King in Scotland.

Roles as High Sheriff

Sir Richard served multiple times as a High Sheriff. This role was like being the chief law enforcement officer and administrator for a county. He was appointed:

• High Sheriff of Anglesey in 1547, 1552, and 1561.
• High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire in 1550 and 1558.

He also held the position of Custos Rotulorum of Anglesey, which meant he was the keeper of the county's records and head of the local justices of the peace.

Helping Beaumaris Grow

Sir Richard was a leading citizen in the town of Beaumaris. He worked hard to help the town succeed and grow. In 1562, he helped Beaumaris get a special document called a charter from Elizabeth I, the Queen of England. This charter allowed Beaumaris to become an official town with its own local government. The very next year, his oldest son became the first Mayor of Beaumaris.

Serving in Parliament

Sir Richard Bulkeley was also a Member of Parliament (MP) for Anglesey. An MP is a person elected to represent their area in the country's main law-making body, the Parliament. He served in Parliament during these periods:

• 1549 to 1552
• April to May 1554
• November 1554 to January 1555
• 1571 to 1572

His Family

Sir Richard Bulkeley was married twice. His first wife was Margaret, and his second wife was Agnes. He had several children. His eldest son, also named Richard, followed in his father's footsteps and also became a Member of Parliament. Another of his sons, Lancelot, became a very important religious leader, serving as the Archbishop of Dublin from 1619 to 1650. Sir Richard Bulkeley passed away in 1573.