Sir Ambrose Browne, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir Ambrose Browne, 1st Baronet (who passed away in 1661) was an English politician. He served in the House of Commons of England, which is like a main part of the government, from 1628 to 1648. He supported the side of the Parliament, often called the Roundheads, during the English Civil War.

Who Was Sir Ambrose Browne?

Sir Ambrose Browne was born into an important family. His father was Sir Matthew Browne from Betchworth Castle in Surrey, England. His mother was Jane Vincent. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas Vincent.

Early Life and Education

Ambrose Browne studied at Jesus College, Cambridge. This is a famous university in England. On July 7, 1627, he was given the title of a Baronet. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.

A Career in Politics

In 1628, Sir Ambrose Browne was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons. He held this job until 1629. At that time, King Charles I decided to rule without Parliament for a while.

He was elected again for Surrey in April 1640. This Parliament was called the Short Parliament. He was elected once more in November 1640 for the Long Parliament.

The English Civil War

During the English Civil War, Sir Ambrose Browne supported the Parliament. He was part of different groups that helped Parliament during the war. In 1648, he was removed from Parliament. This event was known as Pride's Purge.

Ruins of Betchworth Castle

In 1654, a famous diarist named John Evelyn visited Sir Ambrose Browne. He visited him at his home, Betchworth Castle. This castle was near the River Mole in Dorking.

Family Life

Sir Ambrose Browne married Elizabeth Adam. She was the daughter of William Adam. Sir Ambrose and Elizabeth had a son named Adam. Adam later became the 2nd Baronet. He also followed in his father's footsteps and became an MP for Surrey.