Richard Denys
For those of a similar name, see Richard Dennis (disambiguation).
Richard Denys (c.1525-93/94), of Cold Ashton, Gloucestershire, was an English politician.
Family
Denys was the eldest son of Sir Walter Denys, who was well-known in local public affairs, by his first wife. His inheritance did not match his family's social standing. Denys married, by 1557, Anne St John, a daughter of the MP Sir John St. John of Bletsoe, Bedfordshire. Together they had four sons and six daughters.
Career
He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Bath in 1547 and for Gloucestershire in 1563. When Denys was elected in 1547, so was his uncle, Maurice Denys. His brothers-in-law, Oliver St. John and Francis Russell, joined them.[1]
References
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Matthew Colthurst Silvester Sedborough |
Member of Parliament for Bath 1547 With: John Clerke |
Succeeded by ? ? |
| Parliament of England | ||
| Preceded by ? ? |
Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire 1563 With: Nicholas Welshe |
Succeeded by Giles Poole Nicholas Poyntz |
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