William Bromley (of Holt Castle) facts for kids
William Bromley (born June 26, 1656 – died August 5, 1707) was an English politician. He was a member of the Whig party, which was one of the main political groups in England at the time. Bromley served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for two areas: Worcester and Worcestershire.
William Bromley was the son of Henry Bromley, who was also an MP. His mother was Mercy Pytts. Her father, Edward Pytts, was also a Member of Parliament.
When he was 17, in 1673, William Bromley started studying at Christ Church, Oxford, a famous university. The next year, in 1674, he joined the Middle Temple, which is one of the places where people train to become lawyers in London.
William Bromley's Political Career
William Bromley started his political journey as an MP for Worcester. He held this position from 1685 to 1700. During this time, he was a strong supporter of the Whig Junto. This was a powerful group within the Whig party, led by people like Sir John Somers. Sir John Somers was, for a time, also an MP for Worcester, serving alongside Bromley.
Elections and Challenges
In November 1701, Bromley was chosen to be a knight of the shire for Worcestershire. This was another important role as an MP, representing the whole county. However, in the 1702 election, he lost his seat. He felt very sad about this defeat, saying he was "in a melancholy way." He believed the Whig party's poor organization was to blame for his loss.
Despite this setback, William Bromley ran again in the 1705 election and was successfully re-elected. He continued to serve as an MP until his death on August 5, 1707.
William Bromley's Family Life
On April 25, 1675, William Bromley married Margaret Berkeley. She was the daughter of Sir Rowland Berkeley, who was also an MP. William and Margaret had three daughters. Two of their daughters outlived William Bromley and became his main heirs.
- Mercy Bromley married John Bromley, who was also an MP.
- Dorothy Bromley married two times. Her first husband was Clobery Bromley, another MP. Her second husband was John Jennings of Hayes.
