Sir John Norton, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Norton, 3rd Baronet (born 1620 – died 9 January 1687) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons for many years. Sir John supported the King during the English Civil War.
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Who Was Sir John Norton?
Sir John Norton was an important person in English politics. He held the title of Baronet, which was a special inherited title. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for over 20 years.
His Early Life and Family
John Norton was born in 1620. His father was Sir Richard Norton, 1st Baronet. His mother was Amy Bilson. Her father was Thomas Bilson, who was a Bishop.
When he was 17, John went to Corpus Christi College, Oxford in 1637. Later, in 1641, he joined Middle Temple. This was a place where people studied to become lawyers.
Supporting the King in the Civil War
During the English Civil War, Sir John and his father were on the side of the King. They were known as Royalists. This meant they supported King Charles I against Parliament. Because of their support for the King, they faced difficulties during the war.
In 1652, John's brother passed away. John then became the 3rd Baronet.
His Time in Parliament
In 1661, Sir John Norton was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons. He represented the area of Hampshire. This Parliament was called the Cavalier Parliament.
Later, in 1679, he was elected again. This time he represented Petersfield. He continued to serve as an MP until he died.
Family Life and Death
Sir John Norton married Dorothy March. Her father was Thomas March of Ely. They were married before September 1670.
Sir John Norton passed away in 1687. He was 67 years old. He was buried in a place called East Tisted. When he died, the Baronetcy title ended because he had no sons to inherit it.
