Background
Mansell was the eldest son of Sir Edward Mansall of Margam.
Mansell was the eldest son of Sir Edward Mansall of Margam.
He was knighted in 1581. In 1593 he was High Sheriff of Glamorgan. He was appointed one of council of the Marches on 7 July 1602 and was High Sheriff of Glamorgan again in 1603.
In 1605 Mansell was re-elected Member of Parliament for Glamorgan and sat until 1611.
He was created a baronet on 22 May 1611. He was re-elected Member of Parliament for Glamorgan in 1614 for the Addled Parliament.
Mansell died at the age of 75 and was buried at Margam. Mansell married firstly Mary daughter of Lewis Lord Mordaunt.
Addled Parliament]
In 1597, he was elected Member of Parliament for Glamorgan.