Sir John Norwich, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir John Norwich, 1st Baronet (born September 19, 1613 – died October 9, 1661) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is a part of the English Parliament, at different times between 1654 and 1660.

Who Was Sir John Norwich?

Sir John Norwich was given the special title of Baronet of Brampton on July 24, 1641. A Baronet is a title of honor, like a knight, but it can be passed down in the family.

His Time in Parliament

In 1654, Sir John Norwich was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Northamptonshire. An MP is someone elected to represent people in Parliament, where laws are made. He served in a group called the First Protectorate Parliament.

Later, in 1660, he was elected again as an MP, this time for Northampton. He was part of another important group called the Convention Parliament.

Family Life

Sir John Norwich married two times. His first wife was Anne Smith. They had a son named Roger. Roger later took over his father's title as the 2nd Baronet. Sir John's second wife was Mary Atkins.

Sir John Norwich passed away when he was 48 years old.