Thomas Sandys
English politician
About Thomas Sandys
Lived 1600 – 1658.
Thomas Sandys (or Sands or Sandes; 1600–1658) was an English politician, MP for Gatton.
Sandys was born in 1600, the elder son of John Sandys of Leatherhead, Surrey. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, matriculating in 1617, aged 17. He became a barrister-at-law at the Middle Temple in 1625, and a bencher in 1648.
In the Long Parliament elected in 1640, Sandys was elected MP for Gatton along with Sir Samuel Owfield
Although Sandys supported Parliament against the King,
Sandys played no part in politics during the ascendancy of Oliver Cromwell, and died at the end of 1658.
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Who was Thomas Sandys?
English politician
When was Thomas Sandys born?
Thomas Sandys was born in 1600.
When did Thomas Sandys die?
Thomas Sandys died in 1658.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Sandys (Gatton MP)
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