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Roger North

1588 – 1651

English politician, died 1651

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Lived 1588 – 1651 (aged 63). Roger North was an English politician.

Sir Roger North (18 February 1577 – 17 June 1651) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1621 and 1648.

North was the son of Sir Henry North of Mildenhall, Suffolk and his wife, Mary Knevit, daughter of Richard Knevit, the grandson of Sir William Knyvett (d. 1515 ). He was knighted on 16 June 1618.

In 1621, North was elected Member of Parliament for Eye. He was then elected MP for Suffolk in 1624. In 1625, he was re-elected for Eye and retained the seat in the 1626 and 1628 elections. He sat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years.

In April 1640, North was re-elected MP for Eye in the Short Parliament. He was re-elected MP for Eye in the Long Parliament in November 1640 and sat until 1648 when he was excluded under Pride's Purge. North died at the age of 74 on 17 June 1651.

Marriages North married, firstly, Elizabeth Gilbert, daughter of Sir John Gilbert of Great Finborough, Suffolk and had two sons and a daughter. Elizabeth died on 29 November 1612. He married, secondly, Thomasine, daughter of Thomas Clence of Holbrook. His son, Henry, succeeded him and became a Baronet.

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Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1621-22 Parliament, Member of the 1624-25 Parliament, Member of the 1625 Parliament
Awards
Knight Bachelor
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Sir Roger North

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger North?

English politician, died 1651

When was Roger North born?

Roger North was born on 12 March 1588.

When did Roger North die?

Roger North died on 17 June 1651.

What was Roger North's occupation?

Roger North was a politician.

What nationality was Roger North?

Roger North was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger North

· Wikidata: Q7358734

· DBpedia: Roger North (died 1651)

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