Thomas Hall (MP for Lincolnshire) facts for kids

Thomas Hall (born August 5, 1619 – died September 28, 1667) was an English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the government, at different times between 1654 and 1660.

Thomas Hall: A Politician's Journey

Thomas Hall was an important person in English politics during the 1600s. He helped make decisions for his country.

Early Political Steps

In 1654, Thomas Hall became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lincolnshire. An MP is someone chosen by people to represent them in the government. He was part of the First Protectorate Parliament. This was a special government assembly during a time when England was not ruled by a king.

He was chosen again as an MP for Lincolnshire in 1656. This time, he served in the Second Protectorate Parliament. In the same year, he was also given a job as an "assessment commissioner" for Worcester. This meant he helped decide how much people should pay in taxes.

Serving Worcester

In 1660, Thomas Hall was elected as an MP for Worcester. He joined the Convention Parliament. This was another important meeting of government leaders.

On July 10, 1660, he became a J.P.. A Justice of the Peace is a person who helps keep law and order in their local area. They deal with minor legal issues.

Thomas Hall passed away when he was 48 years old.