Henry Belasyse (1604–1647)
The Honourable Henry Belasyse, or Bellasis, May 1604 to May 1647, was an English politician from Yorkshire who sat in the House of Commons of England variously between 1625 and 1642.
Henry Belasyse | |
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Family home at Newburgh Priory, extensively rebuilt in the early 18th century | |
| Deputy Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire | |
| In office January 1642 – September 1642 | |
| Member of Parliament for Yorkshire 1628 | |
| In office November 1640 – September 1642 (excluded) | |
| Member of Parliament for Thirsk 1625 | |
| In office February 1626 – June 1626 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 May 1604 Newburgh Priory, Yorkshire |
| Died | 20 May 1647 (aged 43) Newburgh Priory, Yorkshire |
| Resting place | St. Michael's Church, Coxwold |
| Nationality | English |
| Political party | Royalist |
| Spouse | Grace Barton (1622-his death) |
| Children | Thomas (1627-1701); Henry (?); Rowland (1632-1699); Charles (1643-1673); Grace (1635-1667); Frances (1636-after 1667); Arabella (1638-1687); Barbara (ca 1642-1708) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Landowner and politician |
A reluctant Royalist during the First English Civil War, his eldest son Thomas married the daughter of Oliver Cromwell. He predeceased his father in May 1647.
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