Background
Harrington was the son of Sir John Harrington, of Kelston, Somerset.
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John Harrington
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Education
University of Cambridge. Trinity College.
Career
He matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford on 7 December 1604 aged 15 He migrated to Cambridge University where he was incorporated in 1607. He was called to the bar at Lincoln"s Inn in 1615. His election was declared void in Apri11646 and he was re-elected Member of Parliament for Somerset in July 1646.
He was secluded under Pride"s Purge in December 1648.
He was treasurer of his Inn in 1651. Harrington died between 21 April 1654 when he made his will and 31 May 1654.
He was the father of John who was also an Member of Parliament.
Membership
In 1645, Harrington was elected Member of Parliament for Somerset as a recruiter to the Long Parliament.
