Walter Vincent facts for kids

Walter Vincent (born April 15, 1631 – died around July 1680) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of today's Parliament, at different times between 1656 and 1680.

Who Was Walter Vincent?

Walter Vincent was the son of Henry Vincent, who was a lawyer. Walter followed in his father's footsteps and also became a successful lawyer. He lived in a town called Truro in Cornwall, England.

Walter's Journey into Politics

In 1656, Walter Vincent was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Truro. An MP is someone elected to represent their town or area in the House of Commons. He served in a special group of politicians called the Second Protectorate Parliament.

He was elected again for Truro in 1659 for the Third Protectorate Parliament. Then, in 1660, he was chosen once more to represent Truro in the Convention Parliament. This shows he was a popular choice among the people of Truro.

A New Home and Another Election

In 1667, Walter Vincent bought a large estate called the manor of Trelevan. Later, in 1679, he was elected as an MP again, but this time for a different area called Mitchell.

What Was His Final Role?

In 1680, Walter Vincent was given an important job as a Baron of the Exchequer. This was a high position in the legal system, similar to being a judge in a special court that dealt with government money. Sadly, he passed away on his way to London before he could officially start this new role. He was 49 years old.

Walter's Family

Walter Vincent was married to Jane Nosworthy. They had two sons named Walter and Henry. Both of his sons also became members of Parliament, continuing their family's involvement in politics.