Roger Twysden
English politician (1597-1672)
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Summary
Roger Twysden was born on August 21, 1597[1], in East Peckham[2]. He died on June 27, 1672[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and historian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Sir William Twysden, 1st Baronet[7]
- Mother: Anne Twysden[8]
- Spouse: Isabella Saunders[9]
- Child: Sir William Twysden, 3rd Baronet[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[11]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12], Member of the 1625 Parliament[13], Member of the 1626 Parliament[14], Member of the April 1640 Parliament[15]
- Educated at: St Paul's School[16]
- Member of: Short Parliament[17], Useless Parliament[18], 2nd Parliament of King Charles I[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Noble title: baronet[21]
- Commons category: Roger Twysden[22]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[23]
- Participated in conflict: English Civil War[24]
- Given name: Roger[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26], Men of Kent and Kentishmen[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Sibling: John Twysden[30]
Why It Matters
Roger Twysden is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Roger Twysden born?
Roger Twysden was born in East Peckham[2].
Who were Roger Twysden's parents?
Roger Twysden's father was Sir William Twysden, 1st Baronet[7]. Roger Twysden's mother was Anne Twysden[8].
Who was Roger Twysden married to?
Roger Twysden's spouses include Isabella Saunders[9].
What did Roger Twysden do for work?
Roger Twysden worked as a politician[4] and historian[5].
Where did Roger Twysden go to school?
Roger Twysden was educated at St Paul's School[16].