Background
Covert was the eldest surviving son of William Covert of Slaugham, Sussex.
Covert was the eldest surviving son of William Covert of Slaugham, Sussex.
Trinity College.
He was awarded Bachelor from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1607 and was admitted at Gray"s Inn on 3 May 1608. He was knighted in 1624. He was appointed High Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex for 1583-1584 and 1592-1593.
2nd Parliament of King Charles I]
In 1581, 1586, 1614 and 1626 he was elected Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Sussex, in 1584 for Newport, Cornwall and in 1593 for Petersfield.