Robert Wallis (politician) facts for kids
Robert Wallis was an English politician from England who worked in the House of Commons (a main part of the English government) between 1597 and 1611. He helped make laws and decisions for the country.
Early Life and Local Politics
Robert Wallis grew up in a family from Cambridge, a city in England. His father might have been Edward Wallis, who was a local official called a bailiff in Cambridge. By 1587, Robert Wallis had started his own home and soon became an alderman in Cambridge. An alderman was an important member of the city council, helping to manage the city.
Becoming Mayor of Cambridge
In 1596, Robert Wallis was chosen to be the Mayor of Cambridge. The Mayor is the leader of the city. When he first became Mayor, he had some disagreements about taking an oath that protected the special rights of the university in Cambridge. However, he was chosen again as Mayor the next year. This time, he agreed to take the oath, even if he was not fully happy about it.
Serving in Parliament
In 1597, the same year he was re-elected Mayor, Wallis was also chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Cambridge. An MP is a person who represents their local area in the House of Commons, helping to make laws for the whole country. He worked on different groups called committees in Parliament. He was re-elected as an MP for Cambridge in 1601 and again in 1604.
In 1606, he became Mayor of Cambridge once more after the previous Mayor passed away. During this time, he faced some challenges and disagreements with the city council.
