Charles Hutchinson (Nottingham MP)
Charles Hutchinson (15 June 1636 – 3 November 1695) was an English politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottingham from 1690 until his death in 1695. A prominent member of the Whig party, he served under King William III and was known for his roles in financial governance and legislative activism.[1]
Charles Hutchinson | |
|---|---|
| MP for Nottingham | |
| In office 1690 – 3 November 1695 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1636[2] Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | November 3, 1695 (aged 59) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Isabella Boteler |
| Children | Julius Hutchinson (b. ca. 1665 – d. 1730) Catherine Hutchinson Norton Hutchinson Elizabeth Hutchinson (b. ca. 1668 – d. 10 March 1734) |
| Parent(s) | Sir Thomas Hutchinson Lady Catherine Stanhope |
| Residence(s) | Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire |
| Alma mater | Brasenose, Oxford |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Advocacy for the East India trade, religious minorities, and government expenditure |
| Committees | Commissioner of Public Accounts (1694–1695) |
Early life and family background[edit]
Charles Hutchinson was baptized on 15 June 1636 in Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire. He was the third son of Sir Thomas Hutchinson and his second wife, Lady Catherine Stanhope. Lady Catherine was a daughter of Sir John Stanhope and half-sister to Philip Stanhope, 1st Earl of Chesterfield. The Hutchinson family were a minor but established branch of an ancient Yorkshire lineage that had relocated to Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire, around the turn of the 15th century.[3] Hutchinson received his education at Brasenose College, Oxford in 1653.
Political career[edit]
Hutchinson's political career was inaugurated under challenging circumstances during the Exclusion Crisis. He was indicted and fined 200 marks for riotous conduct at the Nottingham mayoral election of 1682.[4] However, he recovered from this setback, being appointed as a Justice of the Peace (j.p.) and a Commissioner for recusancy fines in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire in March 1688.
During the regime change from James II to William of Orange, Hutchinson adopted a supportive but non-combatant role. He supplied weapons and horses to the forces commanded by the Earl of Devonshire, William Cavendish.[5]
In 1690, he was elected as MP for Nottingham, a position he held until his death on 3 November 1695. During his parliamentary tenure, he was deeply involved in debates over the East India trade, legislation concerning religious minorities, and government expenditure. He was appointed a Commissioner of Public Accounts in 1694, serving until his death in 1695.
Marriage and family[edit]
Hutchinson married Isabella Boteler, daughter of Sir Francis Boteler. They had several children, only a few of whom survived to adulthood.[6]
Offices held[edit]
- Commissioner for recusancy fines, Notts., Derbys., Lincs. (1688)
- Guardian, Plumptre Hosp. (1693–d.)
- Commissioner of Public Accounts (1694–1695)
Death and legacy[edit]
Charles Hutchinson died unexpectedly on 3 November 1695. His contributions to financial governance and legislative activism were noted in his lifetime and documented in subsequent historical accounts.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts., History of Parliament
- ^ History of Parliament, HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts.
- ^ Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire, Volume 1, pages 157-160 by John Throsby, 1790, British History Online
- ^ History of Parliament, HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts.
- ^ History of Parliament, HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts.
- ^ HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts., History of Parliament
- ^ HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts., History of Parliament
- HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts., History of Parliament
- Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire, Volume 1, pages 157-160 by John Throsby, 1790, British History Online
- A list of the second Parliament of King William (1690–1695) page 67-74
- A list of the Third Parliament of King William (1695–1698) The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons Year pub. 1742 pp 75–81 Vol. 5 1713-1714
- A History of the County of Hereford, Volume 3 pp 91–111 By William Page yr pub. 1912 Subject (Woodhall Manor)