Richard Shuttleworth (MP for Clitheroe) facts for kids
Richard Shuttleworth (born around 1613 – died 1648) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of today's Parliament, from 1640 until he passed away in 1648. He also fought as a soldier for the Parliamentarian army during the English Civil War.
Who Was Richard Shuttleworth?
Richard Shuttleworth was the son of Colonel Richard Shuttleworth. His father was also an important person. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Preston. He was also the High Sheriff of Lancashire, which was a very important local official. Richard Shuttleworth's mother was Fleetwood Barton. She was the daughter of Richard Barton.
His Time in Parliament
In April 1640, Richard Shuttleworth was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the area called Clitheroe. This Parliament was known as the Short Parliament because it didn't last very long.
Later that same year, in November 1640, he was chosen again. This time, he became an MP for the Long Parliament. This Parliament lasted much longer. Richard Shuttleworth served as an MP until he died in 1648.
His Family Life
Richard Shuttleworth married a woman named Jane Kirk from London. They had two sons together. Their names were Sir Richard (born in 1646) and Nicholas. They also had one daughter, whose name was Fleetwood.
