Thomas Grove facts for kids
Thomas Grove was an English politician who lived a long time ago, from about 1609 to 1692. He was a very active person in the government of his time. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons many times between 1645 and 1660. The House of Commons is a place where elected people meet to make laws for the country.
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Who Was Thomas Grove?
Thomas Grove was born around 1609. His father was Robert Grove, and his mother was Honor South. His family lived in a place called Mere, Wiltshire in England. His mother's family was from Swallowcliffe, also in Wiltshire.
His Early Life
When he was a young man, Thomas Grove studied law. In 1627, he became a student at Middle Temple. This was one of the important schools in London where people learned to become lawyers. He lived at a place called Ferne House in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1645, Thomas Grove started his political career. He was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for a town called Milborne Port in Somerset. He joined a group of MPs in what was known as the Long Parliament. This Parliament was called "Long" because it met for many years.
Serving in Different Parliaments
Thomas Grove was involved in politics during a very busy and changing time in English history.
The Long Parliament and a Big Change
In December 1648, something important happened called Pride's Purge. During this event, some members of the Parliament, including Thomas Grove, were removed. It was a time of big disagreements in the government.
Parliaments During Cromwell's Time
Even after being removed, Thomas Grove returned to politics.
- In 1654, he became an MP for Wiltshire. This was during the First Protectorate Parliament.
- He was an MP for Wiltshire again in 1656, in the Second Protectorate Parliament.
- In 1659, he was elected MP for Marlborough in the Third Protectorate Parliament.
These "Protectorate Parliaments" happened when England was led by Oliver Cromwell, who was called the Lord Protector.
The Convention Parliament
In 1660, Thomas Grove was elected MP for Shaftesbury in Dorset. This was for a special meeting called the Convention Parliament. This Parliament was very important because it helped bring the king back to England after a period of no monarchy.
Thomas Grove lived until January 27, 1692. He was a key figure in the changing political landscape of 17th-century England.
