Sampson Eure facts for kids
Sir Sampson Eure (died 1659) was an English lawyer and politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like today's Parliament, at different times between 1621 and 1643. He was a strong supporter of the Royalist side during the English Civil War. This meant he supported King Charles I.
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Early Life and Education
Sampson Eure was the son of Sir Francis Eure. His mother was Elizabeth. He grew up in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire.
He studied law at Gray's Inn in London, which is a famous place where lawyers are trained. He joined Gray's Inn in 1610 and became a lawyer in 1617.
A Career in Law and Politics
In 1621, Sampson Eure was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for Beaumaris. A Member of Parliament (MP) is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons.
He became the King's Attorney for Wales in 1622. This was a very important legal job. In 1625, he also became an Examiner in the Court of the Marches of Wales.
As he became more experienced, he was made a Bencher of Gray's Inn in 1638. This is a senior position within the legal society. In 1640, he became a Serjeant-at-law and then the King's Serjeant, which were very high legal roles.
Role in the English Civil War
In November 1640, Eure was elected as an MP again, this time for Leominster. He was part of what was known as the Long Parliament. He was also knighted in 1641, which meant he was given the title "Sir."
When the English Civil War began, Sir Sampson Eure went to join King Charles I in Oxford. In 1643, he received a special degree called Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) from the King.
He was also chosen to be the Speaker of the King's Parliament in Oxford. This was different from the Parliament meeting in Westminster. Because he supported the King, the Parliament in Westminster removed him from his position as an MP in 1644.
Later Life and Legacy
Sir Sampson Eure passed away in 1659 at his home, Gatley Park, in Herefordshire.
He had married Martha Cage in 1633. They had one son, but sadly, his son died before him. Sir Sampson Eure had bought Gatley Park in 1632 and built a new house there. He left this house to his wife after he died.
