Thomas Hutchinson

Sir Thomas Hutchinson (4 September 1589 – 18 August 1643) was an English politician notable for his service as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottinghamshire. He held this position from 1626 until his death in 1643. Early life and education Thomas Hutchinson was born on 4 September 1589 in Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire. He was the only son of Thomas Hutchinson of Cropwell, Notts, and Jane, the daughter and heir of Henry Sacheverell of Radcliffe-upon-Soar, Notts. Hutchinson inherited his estate as a minor in 1599, and his early years were marked by a violent altercation with his guardian, Sir German Pole, in 1613. Despite the adversity, he gained substantial respect and glory for his honorable conduct during the incident. Hutchinson was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge, in 1606, followed by legal studies at Gray's Inn in 1609. Career and public service Sir Thomas Hutchinson was knighted at Hitchinbrook in 1617 by King James I and appointed High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire in 1620. He was heavily involved in local governance, holding various commissions ranging from subsidies and sewers to charitable uses and sequestration. He was a Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire by 1637 and remained active in an array of administrative roles until his death.