Sir Thomas Hatton, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Thomas Hatton (born around 1583, died September 23, 1658) was an important English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, at different times between 1621 and 1640.
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Who Was Sir Thomas Hatton?
Sir Thomas Hatton was a notable figure in 17th-century England. He came from a respected family in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire. His life saw many changes in how England was governed.
His Early Life and Family
Thomas Hatton was the son of John Hatton and Jane Shute. His mother's father, Robert Shute, was a judge. He worked in important courts like the Court of the Exchequer and the Court of Common Pleas. Thomas also had a brother named Sir Robert Hatton, who was also a politician.
Becoming a Politician
Sir Thomas Hatton became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent an area in the House of Commons. This is where laws are made and discussed.
Serving in Parliament
Hatton was first elected as an MP for Corfe Castle. He served there from 1621 to 1622. Later, he represented Malmesbury from 1624 to 1625. In 1628, he was elected for Stamford.
The King's Rule Without Parliament
Hatton served as an MP until 1629. At this time, King Charles I decided to rule without Parliament. This period is known as the "Personal Rule." It meant the King made decisions without asking the elected representatives. In April 1640, Hatton was re-elected for Stamford in what was called the Short Parliament. On July 5, 1641, King Charles I made him a Baronet. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
His Later Life and Family
Sir Thomas Hatton lived to be about 75 years old. He passed away on September 23, 1658.
He married Mary Alington. Her father was Sir Giles Alington of Horseheath, Cambridgeshire. Her mother was Lady Dorothy Cecil, whose father was Thomas Cecil, 1st Earl of Exeter. Sir Thomas Hatton had two sons, Thomas and Christopher. They both became Baronets after him. His daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hatton, married Sir William Boteler.
