Richard Bunny (1541–1608) facts for kids
Richard Bunny (born in 1541, died in 1608) was an English politician. He came from Normanton in Yorkshire. He was known for his work in the English Parliament.
Who Was Richard Bunny?
Richard Bunny was an important person in English politics during his time. He lived in a period when England was changing a lot, with new ideas about how the country should be governed. As a politician, he helped make decisions for the country.
His Family Life
Richard Bunny was the second son of a man also named Richard Bunny. His father was a Member of Parliament (MP) for areas like Bramber and Boroughbridge. Richard's mother was Bridget Restwold.
On June 25, 1580, Richard Bunny married Anne Ingpen. Anne was the daughter of Francis Ingpen from Galaker, a place near Wherwell in Hampshire. Richard and Anne had a large family with six sons and four daughters. Richard became the main heir to his father's property, even though his older brother, Edmund Bunny, was still alive. This happened because his father wanted Richard to take on this role.
What Did Richard Bunny Do?
Richard Bunny became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1572. An MP is a person chosen to represent a specific area in the country's main law-making body. In Richard's time, this body was called the Parliament of England.
He represented the area of Aldborough. Being an MP meant he helped discuss and create laws for England. This was a very important job, as Parliament was where many big decisions about the country's future were made.
