About Robert Poley
Born 1600. Robert Poley was a politician.
Robert Poley or Pooley (c. 1600 – 1627), of Boxted, Suffolk, was an English Member of Parliament.
He was the eldest son of Sir William Poley of Boxted, Suffolk and Anne, one of the daughters of Sir Robert Jermyn of Rushbrooke. He entered Clare College, Cambridge in 1617 with his cousin Robert Jermyn. The following year the two cousin obtained a licence to travel abroad for three years. If he made any contribution to either parliament, it is not recorded.
He was one of the many casualties of the Duke of Buckingham's attempt to raise the Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré in 1627. He died unmarried and on his father's death the estate passed to his younger brother William.
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
Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Poley?
(c.1600-1627) of Boxted, Suff
When was Robert Poley born?
Robert Poley was born in 1600.
What was Robert Poley's occupation?
Robert Poley was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Poley (English MP)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Poley. https://biography.guide/robert-poley/
MLA: "Robert Poley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-poley/.
Chicago: "Robert Poley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-poley/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC