Richard Cuny facts for kids

Richard Cuney, also known as Cuny, was an important Welsh figure who lived a long time ago. He was a brave soldier and later became a politician. He served in the English Parliament, which is like a country's main law-making group, from 1604 to 1611. He passed away before October 24, 1627.

Richard Cuney was the son of Walter Cuny, who lived in Lamphey, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Richard Cuney: A Military Career

Richard Cuney spent many years as a soldier, serving in different places and rising through the ranks. He was involved in several important military missions during his time.

Early Military Roles

Richard Cuney started his military journey as a captain of Foot. This meant he was in charge of a group of soldiers who fought on foot. He took part in several expeditions:

• The Lisbon expedition in 1589.
• The Normandy campaign in 1591.
• He served in Guernsey in 1593.
• He also served in Ireland in both 1595 and 1597.

Rising Through the Ranks

Richard Cuney's bravery and skill helped him get promoted.

• In 1596, he became a lieutenant colonel during the Cadiz expedition. A lieutenant colonel is a higher-ranking officer, just below a full colonel.
• By 1598, he was a full colonel and also the serjeant-major of the army in Ireland. A serjeant-major was a very important position, helping to organize and lead the entire army.

Richard Cuney: A Political Life

After his military service, Richard Cuney entered the world of politics, helping to make decisions for his country.

Serving in Parliament

In 1604, Richard Cuney was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Pembroke. An MP is a person elected by the people to represent them in the House of Commons. The House of Commons is a key part of the English Parliament, where laws are discussed and made.

High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire

Later, in 1614 and 1615, Richard Cuney was given another important role. He was appointed as the High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire. The High Sheriff was a very old and respected position, responsible for keeping law and order in the county.

Richard Cuney's Family Life

Richard Cuney was married twice and had several children.

His first wife was Anne, the daughter of Matthew Cradock from Stafford. They had one daughter together.

His second wife was Jane, the daughter of Morgan Powell, a merchant from Greenhill, Pembrokeshire. With Jane, Richard Cuney had one son and six daughters. His son, Walter Cuney, also became a captain and served as a Parliamentary officer in Pembrokeshire in 1643.