Thomas Palmer (died 1582) facts for kids
Thomas Palmer was an important English politician who lived a long time ago, from about 1520 to 1582. He came from a place called Parham in Sussex, England. He was known for serving in the government and helping to make laws.
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Who Was Thomas Palmer?
Thomas Palmer was the oldest son of Robert Palmer. His father was a merchant, which means he bought and sold goods, and lived in London and Parham. Thomas followed in his father's footsteps in some ways, becoming a well-known person in his community.
Thomas Palmer's Political Journey
Thomas Palmer was a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is a person chosen to represent a group of people in the country's government, like a modern-day elected official. He represented different areas:
- Arundel in March and October 1553.
- Sussex in 1554.
- Guildford in 1559.
He also had other important jobs. From 1547, he was a Justice of the Peace for Sussex. A Justice of the Peace was a local official who helped keep law and order and dealt with smaller legal issues.
What Was a High Sheriff?
In 1559 and 1560, Thomas Palmer was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex. The High Sheriff was a very old and important position. This person was the chief law enforcement officer for a county. They were in charge of making sure laws were followed and that the courts worked properly.
Thomas Palmer's Family Life
Thomas Palmer was married two times.
- His first wife was named Griselda or Bridget. She was the daughter of John Caryll, a lawyer from Warnham. Together, Thomas and Griselda had three daughters.
- His second wife was Katherine. She was the daughter of Sir Edward Stradling from St. Donats in Glamorgan. Thomas and Katherine had one or two sons.
