Sir Charles Hussey, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Charles Hussey was an English politician who lived in the 1600s. He was a Member of Parliament, serving in the House of Commons, which is like a big meeting place where laws are made. He was an MP during two different times between 1656 and 1664.
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Sir Charles Hussey: A Life in Politics
Early Life and Family
Sir Charles Hussey was born in 1626. His father was Sir Edward Hussey, a important person from Honington. His mother was Elizabeth Anton. Charles studied law at a place called Gray's Inn in 1646. When his father passed away in 1648, a special family title, called a baronetcy, went to his nephew, Thomas.
Stepping into Parliament
Charles Hussey began his public service in 1652. He helped with taxes in Lincolnshire as a "commissioner for assessment." This meant he helped figure out how much people should pay. In 1656, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lincolnshire. He served in the Second Protectorate Parliament, which was a special government assembly at that time. He also helped with taxes and local defense (militia) in Lincolnshire during these years.
Important Roles and Titles
In 1660, Charles Hussey continued his work as a commissioner for taxes and militia. He also became a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Kesteven, which meant he helped keep law and order. He was also involved in managing water systems as a "commissioner for sewers."
A big honor came his way on 21 July 1661, when he was given the title of Baronet. This is a special hereditary title, similar to a knight, but it can be passed down in the family. Later in 1661, he was elected as an MP for Lincolnshire again. This time, he served in the Cavalier Parliament and was very active there. He continued to help with taxes and other important government tasks until he passed away.
Family and Legacy
Sir Charles Hussey married Elizabeth Brownlow in 1649. She was the daughter of Sir William Brownlow. Together, they had three sons and six daughters. Sir Charles Hussey passed away in London in 1664 when he was 38 years old. He was buried in Caythorpe. His family's estate was quite valuable at the time.
