Robert Johnson (English politician) facts for kids
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Robert Johnson
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| Born | c 1537 |
| Died | 1622 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Politician |
Robert Johnson (born around 1537 – died 1622) was an English politician. He served as a member of the English Parliament from 1597 to 1614.
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Early Life and Family
Robert Johnson was the oldest son of William Johnson. His family lived in Crawley, a town in Buckinghamshire, England.
Becoming a Surveyor
Robert worked as a surveyor. This job involves measuring and mapping land. When his father passed away in 1558, Robert took over the family's properties in Crawley.
Role in the Forest of Dean
In 1591, Robert Johnson was given an important job. He became the Keeper of Gawle in the Forest of Dean. This meant he was in charge of a specific area within this large forest.
Political Career
Robert Johnson was an active politician during his time. He was chosen to represent people in Parliament several times.
First Election to Parliament
In 1597, Robert Johnson was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the area known as Monmouth Boroughs. As an MP, he joined special groups called committees. These committees worked on important topics like making sure weights and measures were fair.
Re-election and New Ideas
Robert Johnson was chosen again as an MP for Monmouth in 1601. During this time, he spoke strongly in Parliament about rules for drinking. He suggested that people who ran inns should be stricter. He wanted them to control how much people drank.
Working for the Ordnance
In 1602, Robert Johnson took on another important role. He became the Clerk of Deliveries of the Ordnance. The Ordnance department was responsible for military supplies. This job involved managing the delivery of these important items.
Becoming a Knight
Robert Johnson was recognized for his service. On July 10, 1604, he was made a knight. This honor meant he could use the title "Sir" before his name.
More Time in Parliament
After being knighted, Robert Johnson continued his political work. He was re-elected as an MP for Monmouth two more times. He served in Parliament again in 1604 and then in 1614.
Later Life and Legacy
Sir Robert Johnson passed away in the first half of 1622. He was married to Marion, who died earlier in 1585. They had three sons together.
