Background
Knatchbull was born at Mersham Hatch in Kent, the second son of Thomas Knatchbull and his wife Eleanor Astley, daughter of John Astley.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Norton Norton Knatchbull
Edit Profile
Career
He was elected Member of Parliament for New Romney for the Long Parliament in November 1640. He sat until 1648 when he was excluded under Pride"s Purge. In April 1660, Knatchbull was re-elected Member of Parliament for New Romney in the Convention Parliament.
He was re-elected Member of Parliament for New Romney again in 1661 for the Cavalier Parliament and sat until 1679.
Knatchbull was knighted and on 4 August 1641, he was created a Baronet, of Mersham Hatch, in the County of Kent. The Norton Knatchbull School, situated in Ashford, was founded by him.
Membership
Short Parliament; Cavalier Parliament]
In April 1640, Knatchbull was elected Member of Parliament for Kent in the Short Parliament.
-
Born
-
Died
February 3, 1685 (aged 82) -
Nationality
English