Thomas Luttrell (died 1571)
For other people named Thomas Luttrell, see Thomas Luttrell (disambiguation).
Monument in Dunster Church toThomas Luttrell (died 1571) of Dunster Castle and his wife, both recumbent effigies (left). To the right are shown Thomas's son George Luttrell (c.1560–1629) kneeling next to the recument effigy of his first wife, with his arms above centre quartering Hadley. Erected by George's son Thomas Luttrell (d.1644), whose arms impaling Popham are shown at top right
Thomas Luttrell (died 1571) was an English politician from Dunster Castle in Somerset. In 1563 to 1567 he sat in the House of Commons of England as a Member of Parliament (MP) for his family's newly enfranchised pocket borough of Minehead.[1]
He was the second son of Sir Andrew Luttrell of Dunster Castle. His mother Margaret was a daughter of Sir Thomas Wyndham of Felbrigg, Norfolk. He married Margaret Hadley, daughter of Christopher Hadley of Withycombe, with whom he had 3 sons (including two MPs, George and John) and 4 daughters.[1]
He was Sheriff of Somerset in 1570–71.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 M.R.P. (1981). P.W. Hasler, ed. "LUTTRELL, Thomas (d.1571), of Marshwood and Dunster Castle, Som". The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1558–1603. Boydell and Brewer. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
See also
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Minehead 1563 – 1567 With: Thomas Fitzwilliams |
Succeeded by John Colles Thomas Mallett |
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