William Say (MP for Camelford) facts for kids
William Say (born 1604 – died around 1666) was an important person in England's history. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for the country. He is also known for being one of the people who signed the document that led to the execution of King Charles I of England.
Say went to University College, Oxford for his education. Later, he studied law at a famous place called the Middle Temple. He became a lawyer in 1631. In 1647, he was chosen by the people to be a Member of Parliament for a place called Camelford.
A Big Decision: The King's Trial
In January 1649, William Say was part of a special court called the High Court of Justice. This court was set up to put King Charles I on trial. Say was one of 59 people who signed the official paper that ordered the King's execution. This was a very serious and important event in English history.
Life After the King's Execution
After the King was executed, England went through many changes. Later, when the King's son, Charles II, came back to rule England (this was called the English Restoration), many people who had been involved in the King's trial were in danger. William Say managed to escape to Vevey, a town in Switzerland. There, he joined another person who had been involved in the King's trial, Edmund Ludlow. Say lived in Switzerland until his death around 1666.
