About Anthony Rous
Lived 1605 – 1677 (aged 71–72). Anthony Rous was a politician.
Anthony Rous (1605 – 1 May 1677) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1653 and 1660. He was an officer in the Parliamentary army in the English Civil War.
Rous was the son of Robert Rous and his wife Jane Pym, daughter of Alexander Pym and niece of John Pym.
In 1653, Rous was elected Member of Parliament for Cornwall in the Barebones Parliament. He was re-elected MP for Cornwall in the First Protectorate Parliament and in the Second Protectorate Parliament.
In April 1660, Rous was elected Member of Parliament for Helston for the Convention Parliament in a double return. He was seated in May 1660, but the election was declared void on 27 June and a by-election was held.
Rous married Mary Bradshaw, daughter of William Bradshaw of Lancashire and had a son Francis.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Family & relationships
People in Anthony Rous's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Anthony Rous's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Anthony Rous?
English politician; (1605-1677)
When was Anthony Rous born?
Anthony Rous was born in 1605.
When did Anthony Rous die?
Anthony Rous died on 1 May 1677.
What was Anthony Rous's occupation?
Anthony Rous was a politician.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anthony Rous. https://biography.guide/anthony-rous/
MLA: "Anthony Rous." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/anthony-rous/.
Chicago: "Anthony Rous." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/anthony-rous/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC