Background
Sainthill was born at Bradninch, Devon, the son of Peter Sainthill of Bradninch House.
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Peter Sainthill
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Education
He was educated at the Free Grammar School at Tiverton (Blundell"s School) and was recorder of Tiverton.
Career
He was a strong supporter of the Royalist side in the English Civil War. He was re-elected in November 1640 for the Long Parliament but supported the king and was disabled from sitting in January 1644. In July 1644 Sainthill entertained King Charles at Bradninch and lent him money for his campaigns.
He died at Livorno at the age of 55.
Membership
Short Parliament]
In April 1640, Sainthill was elected Member of Parliament for Tiverton in the Short Parliament.
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Nationality
English